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Bookmark dashboard nono Benotes 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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BO Bookmark dashboard nono Benotes Note and bookmark application with a Trello-like layout VS SH Shaarli Personal, minimalist link-sharing bookmark app
FeatureBookmark dashboard nono BenotesShaarli
CategoryBookmarks & Read-It-LaterBookmarks & Read-It-Later
LicenseAGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguagePHPPHP
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM256 MB128 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 857★ 3,888
First released20202013
ReplacesRaindrop.io, PocketPocket, Delicious

Why pick each one

Choose Bookmark dashboard nono Benotes if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in PHP
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Bookmark dashboard nono Benotes details

Choose Shaarli if…

  • Extremely lightweight
  • Easy to back up
  • Can be public or private
Shaarli details

Frequently asked questions

Is Bookmark dashboard nono Benotes or Shaarli better?

Shaarli is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Bookmark dashboard nono Benotes if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Bookmark dashboard nono Benotes and Shaarli free and open-source?

Yes. Bookmark dashboard nono Benotes is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Shaarli under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Bookmark dashboard nono Benotes and Shaarli with Docker?

Bookmark dashboard nono Benotes: yes. Shaarli: yes.

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