Linkding 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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Linkding
Minimal and fast self-hosted bookmark manager
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Linkwarden
Collaborative bookmark manager with page archiving
| Feature | Linkding | Linkwarden |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 11,018 | ★ 19,383 |
| First released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Pocket, Raindrop.io | Pocket, Raindrop.io |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Linkding or Linkwarden better?
Neither is universally better. Linkwarden has the larger community, while Linkding is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Linkding and Linkwarden free and open-source?
Yes. Linkding is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Linkwarden under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Linkding and Linkwarden with Docker?
Linkding: yes. Linkwarden: yes.