Pinry 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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Pinry
Tiling image board and bookmark system for visual collections
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Shaarli
Personal, minimalist link-sharing bookmark app
| Feature | Pinry | Shaarli |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,402 | ★ 3,888 |
| First released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Pinterest, Raindrop.io | Pocket, Delicious |
Why pick each one
Choose Pinry if…
- Released under the BSD-2-Clause license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.4k GitHub stars)
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Pinry or Shaarli better?
Shaarli is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Pinry if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Pinry and Shaarli free and open-source?
Yes. Pinry is licensed under BSD-2-Clause and Shaarli under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Pinry and Shaarli with Docker?
Pinry: yes. Shaarli: yes.