# 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 bookmarks & link sharing apps on GitHub are Karakeep, LinkWarden and Shiori. appsgit lists 13 self-hosted apps in this category, ranked by GitHub stars. All 13 apps here are open source.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Apps listed | 13 |
| Most starred | Karakeep (29,464 stars) |
| With a Docker image | 10 |
| Canonical URL | https://appsgit.com/categories/bookmarks |

## All 13 Bookmarks & Link Sharing apps

- [Karakeep](https://appsgit.com/apps/karakeep): Bookmark-everything app with a touch of AI for the data hoarders out there. (29,464 stars, AGPL-3.0, TypeScript, Docker)
- [LinkWarden](https://appsgit.com/apps/linkwarden): Bookmark and archive manager to store your useful links. (19,937 stars, AGPL-3.0, TypeScript, Docker)
- [Shiori](https://appsgit.com/apps/shiori): Simple bookmark manager built with Go. (11,663 stars, MIT, Go, Docker)
- [linkding](https://appsgit.com/apps/linkding): Minimal bookmark management with a fast and clean UI. Simple installation through Docker and can run on your Raspberry Pi. (11,274 stars, MIT, Python, Docker)
- [Buku](https://appsgit.com/apps/buku): Powerful bookmark manager and a personal textual mini-web. (7,212 stars, GPL-3.0, Python)
- [Shaarli](https://appsgit.com/apps/shaarli): Personal, minimalist, super-fast, no-database bookmarking and link sharing platform. (3,906 stars, Zlib, PHP)
- [LinkAce](https://appsgit.com/apps/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. (3,341 stars, GPL-3.0, PHP, Docker)
- [Slash](https://appsgit.com/apps/slash): An open source, self-hosted bookmarks and link sharing platform. (3,185 stars, AGPL-3.0, TypeScript, Docker)
- [Faved](https://appsgit.com/apps/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… (1,317 stars, MIT, TypeScript, Docker)
- [Espial](https://appsgit.com/apps/espial): Web-based bookmarking server that supports multiple user accounts. (919 stars, AGPL-3.0, Haskell, Docker)
- [Servas](https://appsgit.com/apps/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… (832 stars, GPL-3.0, Svelte, Docker)
- [Firefox Account Server](https://appsgit.com/apps/firefox-account-server): Host your own Firefox accounts server. (686 stars, MPL-2.0, TypeScript)
- [NeonLink](https://appsgit.com/apps/neonlink): Bookmark service with unique design and simple installation with Docker. (413 stars, MIT, JavaScript, Docker)

## Replaces

- [Open-source alternatives to Pocket](https://appsgit.com/alternatives/pocket)

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