Linka vs Servas
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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Linka
Fast bookmark manager with keyboard-driven search
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Servas
Self-hosted bookmark and note management tool
| Feature | Linka | Servas |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Svelte |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 33 | ★ 826 |
| First released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Raindrop.io | Raindrop.io, Pinboard |
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
Choose Servas if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Svelte
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Linka or Servas better?
Neither is universally better. Servas has the larger community, while Linka is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Linka and Servas free and open-source?
Yes. Linka is licensed under MIT and Servas under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Linka and Servas with Docker?
Linka: yes. Servas: yes.