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Linkwarden

Open source bookmark manager that saves a full copy of every page, free to self-host or $3 to $4 per user a month on Linkwarden Cloud.

Our take: Linkwarden fits people who have lost too many bookmarks to dead links.

Best forArchiving bookmarks
ReviewedPricing: Freemium
7.8 out of 105 criteria · see breakdown
Try LinkwardenFree self-hosted; Cloud $3/user/mo yearly

Linkwarden is an open source bookmark manager that saves a screenshot, PDF and HTML copy of every page you bookmark, so links stay readable after the original disappears. Self-hosting is free under AGPL-3.0; Linkwarden Cloud costs $4 per user a month, or $3 a month billed yearly, with a 14-day trial.

The bottom line

Bookmarks that survive link rot, free if you host them.

Our score

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isAn open source bookmark manager that archives each saved page, self-hosted or on a paid cloud.
Our takeLinkwarden fits people who have lost too many bookmarks to dead links.
Page archiving is included in every edition, which is the main reason to pick it over plain bookmark tools. If you already run a home server, self-hosting is free; otherwise Cloud is cheap, but read the trial and refund terms first.
Why we rate itArchiving in every edition, free self-hosting and low Cloud prices.
The catchCloud trial needs a card, refunds close after 3 days, and self-hosting wants about 4 GB RAM.

Best / not good for

Best for
  • Saving research sources that may disappear
  • Self-hosters wanting a private bookmark archive
  • Small teams sharing reading lists
Not good for
  • People wanting a free hosted plan
  • Users who only need quick browser bookmarks
Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

  1. Time to value
    Cloud signup takes minutes; self-hosting needs a Docker Compose setup.
  2. Scale breakpoint
    Over 30,000 links per Cloud user means reserving extra seats.
  3. Walled garden
    Low: open source, API keys, import and export at any time.
Still a fit?
If none of these block you, start on the free plan.
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Linkwarden self-hosted vs Cloud

OptionPriceLimitsNotes
Self-hosted$0 (AGPL-3.0)Your own server; about 4 GB RAM suggestedCore features included; you handle updates
Cloud, monthly$4 per user/mo30,000 links per user14-day trial, card required
Cloud, yearly$3 per user/mo30,000 links per userBilled yearly; refunds within 3 days of first payment
Custom instanceQuoteTailoredContact Linkwarden

From Linkwarden's pricing page and self-hosting docs, checked 4 October 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linkwarden free?

Yes, if you host it yourself: Linkwarden is open source under AGPL-3.0 and the self-hosted version includes the core features. The hosted Linkwarden Cloud costs $4 per user a month, or $3 a month billed yearly (checked 4 October 2026).

What does Linkwarden do?

It is a bookmark manager that also archives what you save. For each link it keeps a screenshot, a PDF and a single HTML file, so you can still read the page if it changes or goes offline.

Is there a Linkwarden free trial?

Linkwarden Cloud has a 14-day free trial with full access. A credit card is required to start it, and you are billed the regular price when it ends unless you cancel.

How many links can I save on Linkwarden Cloud?

Each user gets 30,000 links. To store more, Linkwarden says you can reserve additional seats on your subscription.

Where does Linkwarden Cloud store data?

Linkwarden says its main server is at Hetzner in Virginia, USA, and page archives are stored in DigitalOcean Spaces in New York City.

What do I need to self-host Linkwarden?

Docker Compose on a small server: Linkwarden suggests 4 GB of memory, any 2-core CPU (x86-64 or ARM64) and about 1.5 GB of disk for the image plus your data.

Linkwarden alternatives

Other bookmark and read-later tools from our reviews:

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Sources checked October 4, 2026: Linkwarden pricing, Linkwarden home, Linkwarden self-hosting setup, Linkwarden on GitHub, Raindrop.io Pro.

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Tags

#Bookmarks#OpenSource#SelfHosted#Linkwarden

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