Linkwarden 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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Linkwarden
Collaborative bookmark manager with page archiving
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Shaarli
Personal, minimalist link-sharing bookmark app
| Feature | Linkwarden | Shaarli |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 19,383 | ★ 3,888 |
| First released | 2022 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Pocket, Raindrop.io | Pocket, Delicious |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Linkwarden or Shaarli better?
Neither is universally better. Linkwarden has the larger community, while Shaarli is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Linkwarden and Shaarli free and open-source?
Yes. Linkwarden is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Shaarli under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Linkwarden and Shaarli with Docker?
Linkwarden: yes. Shaarli: yes.