42links vs Linkwarden
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted bookmarks & read-it-later options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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42links
Bookmarking server supporting multiple accounts
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Linkwarden
Collaborative bookmark manager with page archiving
| Feature | 42links | Linkwarden |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | BSD-3-Clause-No-Military-License | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | CommonLisp | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 19,383 |
| First released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Replaces | — | Pocket, Raindrop.io |
Why pick each one
Choose 42links if…
- Released under the BSD-3-Clause-No-Military-License license
- Written in CommonLisp
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is 42links or Linkwarden better?
Neither is universally better. Linkwarden has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are 42links and Linkwarden free and open-source?
Yes. 42links is licensed under BSD-3-Clause-No-Military-License and Linkwarden under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run 42links and Linkwarden with Docker?
42links: check the project docs for container support. Linkwarden: yes.