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Karakeep
Bookmark-everything app with a touch of AI for the data hoarders out there.
★ 30k 241 commits / 90d ⟳ yesterday AGPL-3.0 Docker
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Open source bookmarks and link sharing
Software which allows users to add, annotate, edit, and share bookmarks) of web documents. Repoly tracks 19 open-source bookmarks tools, each scored nightly from its repository activity and ranked by that score alone. Karakeep leads at 98/100 with 241 commits in the last 90 days and 30k stars, followed by LinkWarden (97) and linkding (96). 11 of the 19 score 70 or above, 11 publish a Docker image, and the median health is 74. AGPL-3.0 is the most common licence, carried by 7 of them. Between them they stand in for Pocket and Reddit. The score weighs commits in the last 90 days, release recency, stars, archive status and Docker support; a low number means low measurable activity, not low quality, so a finished, stable tool can legitimately sit lower down.
updated Oct 2026 19 tools ★ 97k stars 11 with Docker median 74
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Most starred
30,153 stars on GitHub, the largest community in the category.
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Most active
1,239 commits in the last 90 days, the fastest-moving codebase here.
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Most permissive
MIT licence with health 97/100: the strongest option if you need to embed or fork commercially.
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LinkWarden
Bookmark and archive manager to store your useful links.
★ 20k 88 commits / 90d ⟳ 4 days ago MIT Docker
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linkding
Minimal bookmark management with a fast and clean UI. Simple installation through Docker and can run on your Raspberry Pi.
★ 11k 61 commits / 90d ⟳ 4 days ago MIT Docker
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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.
★ 3.4k 32 commits / 90d ⟳ 4 days ago GPL-3.0 Docker
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Readeck
Save the precious readable content of web pages you like and want to keep forever. See it as a bookmark manager and a read later tool.
★ 1.2k 133 commits / 90d ⟳ 7 days ago AGPL-3.0 Docker
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PieFed
A link aggregator / reddit clone for the fediverse (alternative to Reddit).
★ 266 290 commits / 90d ⟳ today AGPL-3.0 Docker
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Shaarli
Personal, minimalist, super-fast, no-database bookmarking and link sharing platform.
★ 3.9k 89 commits / 90d ⟳ yesterday Zlib
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Firefox Account Server
Host your own Firefox accounts server.
★ 687 1239 commits / 90d ⟳ today MPL-2.0
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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 ease-of-use.
★ 1.3k 14 commits / 90d ⟳ 2 days ago MIT Docker
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NeonLink
Bookmark service with unique design and simple installation with Docker.
★ 419 16 commits / 90d ⟳ 19 days ago MIT Docker
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Digibunch
Create bunches of links to share with your learners or colleagues.
★ 3 38 commits / 90d ⟳ 15 days ago AGPL-3.0
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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 available for Firefox and Chrome.
★ 838 9 commits / 90d ⟳ 2 days ago GPL-3.0 Docker
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Buku
Powerful bookmark manager and a personal textual mini-web.
★ 7.2k 15 commits / 90d ⟳ 8 days ago GPL-3.0
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SyncMarks
Sync and manage your browser bookmarks from Edge, Firefox and Chromium.
★ 9 16 commits / 90d ⟳ 8 days ago AGPL-3.0
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Betula
Single-user federated bookmark manager with Fediverse support and archives.
★ 52 10 commits / 90d ⟳ 6 days ago AGPL-3.0
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Espial
Web-based bookmarking server that supports multiple user accounts.
★ 924 0 commits / 90d ⟳ 4 days ago AGPL-3.0
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Slash
An open source, self-hosted bookmarks and link sharing platform.
★ 3.2k 4 commits / 90d ⟳ 2 months ago GPL-3.0 Docker
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42links
Bookmarking server supporting multiple accounts.
★ 0 0 commits / 90d ⟳ unknown BSD-3-Clause-No-Military-License
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| 1 | Karakeep Docker | 30k | 241 | AGPL-3.0 | yesterday | |
| 2 | LinkWarden Docker | 20k | 88 | MIT | 4 days ago | |
| 3 | linkding Docker | 11k | 61 | MIT | 4 days ago | |
| 4 | LinkAce Docker | 3.4k | 32 | GPL-3.0 | 4 days ago | |
| 5 | Readeck Docker | 1.2k | 133 | AGPL-3.0 | 7 days ago | |
| 6 | PieFed Docker | 266 | 290 | AGPL-3.0 | today | |
| 7 | Shaarli | 3.9k | 89 | Zlib | yesterday | |
| 8 | Firefox Account Server | 687 | 1239 | MPL-2.0 | today | |
| 9 | Faved Docker | 1.3k | 14 | MIT | 2 days ago | |
| 10 | NeonLink Docker | 419 | 16 | MIT | 19 days ago | |
| 11 | Digibunch | 3 | 38 | AGPL-3.0 | 15 days ago | |
| 12 | Servas Docker | 838 | 9 | GPL-3.0 | 2 days ago | |
| 13 | Buku | 7.2k | 15 | GPL-3.0 | 8 days ago | |
| 14 | Shiori Docker | 12k | 6 | MIT | 4 days ago | |
| 15 | SyncMarks | 9 | 16 | AGPL-3.0 | 8 days ago | |
| 16 | Betula | 52 | 10 | AGPL-3.0 | 6 days ago | |
| 17 | Espial | 924 | 0 | AGPL-3.0 | 4 days ago | |
| 18 | Slash Docker | 3.2k | 4 | GPL-3.0 | 2 months ago | |
| 19 | 42links | 0 | 0 | BSD-3-Clause-No-Military-License | unknown |
How the bookmark tools compare
Karakeep edges LinkWarden 98 to 97. Karakeep also has the largest following, at 30k stars.
The most recent release is Servas v1.1.3, published 2 days ago. Slash scores under 40, so check recent activity before adopting it. By stack, PHP (5), Nodejs (4) and Go (3) are the most common. LinkWarden, linkding, Shaarli and 5 more are permissively licensed; Karakeep, LinkAce, Readeck and 8 more are copyleft. 42links is not hosted on a forge Repoly can read, so it has no measured score yet.
Bookmarks and Link Sharing: common questions
What is the best open source bookmark tool?
By Repoly's GitHub health score, Karakeep at 98/100 (241 commits in 90 days, v0.34.1 from 8 days ago). LinkWarden is next at 97. The score measures maintenance, not features, so shortlist the top few and try them.
Which bookmark tools are the most actively developed?
Firefox Account Server (1,239 commits in 90 days), PieFed (290 commits in 90 days) and Karakeep (241 commits in 90 days). Commit activity is 35 of the 100 health points, the largest single term.
Which bookmark tools can I run in Docker?
11 of 19 publish a Docker image or Compose file, led by Karakeep, LinkWarden, linkding, LinkAce, Readeck and 6 more.
Which bookmark tools have a permissive licence?
8 of 19: LinkWarden (MIT), linkding (MIT), Shaarli (Zlib), Firefox Account Server (MPL-2.0), Faved (MIT) and 3 more. 11 are copyleft.
Which paid products can open source bookmark tools replace?
Pocket (Karakeep ranks highest here) and Reddit (PieFed ranks highest here).
