13 open-source apps
Best self-hosted Bookmarks & Link Sharing apps
Bookmark managers and read-it-later tools you host yourself. Save, tag, search and share links without relying on a browser vendor.
The most popular self-hosted apps for bookmarks & link sharing on GitHub are Karakeep, LinkWarden and Shiori, ranked by stars below.
Ranked by GitHub stars
All 13 Bookmarks & Link Sharing apps
Karakeep
karakeep-app/karakeep
Bookmark-everything app with a touch of AI for the data hoarders out there.
Active · last commit Oct 26, 2026
Bookmarks & Link SharingTypeScriptDockerLinkWarden
linkwarden/linkwarden
Bookmark and archive manager to store your useful links.
Active · last commit Oct 26, 2026
Bookmarks & Link SharingTypeScriptDockerShiori
go-shiori/shiori
Simple bookmark manager built with Go.
Maintained · last commit Oct 24, 2026
Bookmarks & Link SharingGoDockerlinkding
sissbruecker/linkding
Minimal bookmark management with a fast and clean UI. Simple installation through Docker and can run on your Raspberry Pi.
Active · last commit Oct 26, 2026
Bookmarks & Link SharingPythonDockerBuku
jarun/buku
Powerful bookmark manager and a personal textual mini-web.
Active · last commit Oct 22, 2026
Bookmarks & Link SharingPythonShaarli
shaarli/Shaarli
Personal, minimalist, super-fast, no-database bookmarking and link sharing platform.
Active · last commit Oct 21, 2026
Bookmarks & Link SharingPHPLinkAce
Kovah/LinkAce
Bookmark archive with automatic backups to the Internet Archive, link monitoring, and a full REST API. Installation is done via Docker, or as a simple PHP application.
Active · last commit Oct 26, 2026
Bookmarks & Link SharingPHPDockerSlash
yourselfhosted/slash
An open source, self-hosted bookmarks and link sharing platform.
Maintained · last commit Aug 24, 2026
Bookmarks & Link SharingTypeScriptDockerFaved
denho/faved
Handcrafted bookmark manager combining powerful tagging, instant search, and a clean, distraction-free interface. Built for large collections and advanced workflows, optimized for efficiency and…
Active · last commit Oct 21, 2026
Bookmarks & Link SharingTypeScriptDockerEspial
jonschoning/espial
Web-based bookmarking server that supports multiple user accounts.
Active · last commit Aug 2, 2026
Bookmarks & Link SharingHaskellDockerServas
beromir/Servas
A self-hosted bookmark management tool. It allows organization with tags, groups, and a list specifically for later access. It supports multiple users with 2FA. Companion browser extensions are…
Active · last commit Oct 24, 2026
Bookmarks & Link SharingSvelteDockerFirefox Account Server
mozilla/fxa
Host your own Firefox accounts server.
Active · last commit Oct 24, 2026
Bookmarks & Link SharingTypeScriptNeonLink
AlexSciFier/neonlink
Bookmark service with unique design and simple installation with Docker.
Active · last commit Oct 11, 2026
Bookmarks & Link SharingJavaScriptDocker
What is the best self-hosted app for bookmarks & link sharing?
By GitHub stars, Karakeep is the most popular self-hosted app for bookmarks & link sharing with 29,987 stars, followed by LinkWarden and Shiori. The best fit depends on your needs, so compare Docker support, license and recent activity on each app page.
Are these Bookmarks & Link Sharing apps free?
Yes. All 13 apps in this category are open source and free to run on your own server. A few also offer a paid hosted plan or enterprise add-ons, but self-hosting the open-source edition costs nothing beyond your hardware.
How do I install a self-hosted Bookmarks & Link Sharing app?
10 of the 13 apps here ship a Docker image, which is the easiest route: rent a small VPS or use a home server, install Docker, and start the app with its Docker Compose file. Apps without an image list their native install steps in the README.
Which Bookmarks & Link Sharing apps are most actively developed?
Measured by commits in the last twelve months, the most active projects are Firefox Account Server (3,470 commits), Karakeep (946 commits) and LinkWarden (566 commits). Active development usually means faster bug fixes and security patches.