Linkwarden vs Readeck
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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Linkwarden
Collaborative bookmark manager with page archiving
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Readeck
Save and read web content in a personal library
| Feature | Linkwarden | Readeck |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 19,383 | ★ 1,100 |
| First released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Pocket, Raindrop.io | Pocket, Instapaper |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Linkwarden or Readeck better?
Neither is universally better. Linkwarden has the larger community, while Readeck is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Linkwarden and Readeck free and open-source?
Yes. Linkwarden is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Readeck under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Linkwarden and Readeck with Docker?
Linkwarden: yes. Readeck: yes.