42links vs TagSpaces
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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TagSpaces
Offline file organizer and bookmark manager with tags
| Feature | 42links | TagSpaces |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 5,224 |
| First released | 2020 | 2014 |
| Replaces | — | Evernote, 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 TagSpaces better?
TagSpaces is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider 42links if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are 42links and TagSpaces free and open-source?
Yes. 42links is licensed under BSD-3-Clause-No-Military-License and TagSpaces under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run 42links and TagSpaces with Docker?
42links: check the project docs for container support. TagSpaces: yes.