Linkwarden vs Wallabag
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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Wallabag
Self-hosted read-it-later application
| Feature | Linkwarden | Wallabag |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 19,383 | ★ 12,884 |
| First released | 2022 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Pocket, Raindrop.io | Pocket, Instapaper |
Why pick each one
Choose Wallabag if…
- Great read-it-later experience
- Own your reading list
- Apps available
Frequently asked questions
Is Linkwarden or Wallabag better?
Neither is universally better. Linkwarden has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Linkwarden and Wallabag free and open-source?
Yes. Linkwarden is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Wallabag under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Linkwarden and Wallabag with Docker?
Linkwarden: yes. Wallabag: yes.