Buku vs Linka
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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Buku
Command-line bookmark manager with tags
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Linka
Fast bookmark manager with keyboard-driven search
| Feature | Buku | Linka |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, binary | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,177 | ★ 33 |
| First released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Delicious | Raindrop.io |
Why pick each one
Choose Linka if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Buku or Linka better?
Neither is universally better. Buku has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Buku and Linka free and open-source?
Yes. Buku is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Linka under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Buku and Linka with Docker?
Buku: check the project docs for container support. Linka: yes.