Linkding vs Shaarli
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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Shaarli
Personal, minimalist link-sharing bookmark app
| Feature | Linkding | Shaarli |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 11,018 | ★ 3,888 |
| First released | 2019 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Pocket, Raindrop.io | Pocket, Delicious |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Linkding or Shaarli better?
Neither is universally better. Linkding has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Linkding and Shaarli free and open-source?
Yes. Linkding is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Shaarli under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Linkding and Shaarli with Docker?
Linkding: yes. Shaarli: yes.