Linka vs Omnivore
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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Omnivore
Read-it-later app with highlights and newsletter support
| Feature | Linka | Omnivore |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 33 | ★ 16,211 |
| First released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Raindrop.io | Pocket, Instapaper |
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 Omnivore if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 16.2k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Linka or Omnivore better?
Neither is universally better. Omnivore 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 Omnivore free and open-source?
Yes. Linka is licensed under MIT and Omnivore under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Linka and Omnivore with Docker?
Linka: yes. Omnivore: yes.