Free, open-source alternatives to Diigo
Bookmarks with annotations. 4 apps you can run yourself instead of Diigo, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
Karakeep
Bookmark-everything app with a touch of AI for the data hoarders out there.
Shaarli
Personal, minimalist, super-fast, no-database bookmarking and link sharing platform.
linkding
Minimal bookmark management with a fast and clean UI. Simple installation through Docker and can run on your Raspberry Pi.
Side by side
| App | Stars | License | Activity | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LinkWarden | 20,081 | MIT | Docker, Node.js | |
| Karakeep | 29,622 | AGPL-3.0 | Docker | |
| Shaarli | 3,908 | Zlib | PHP, Debian packages | |
| linkding | 11,296 | MIT | Docker |
Why replace Diigo?
Diigo works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to Diigo?
LinkWarden is the closest open-source replacement for Diigo in our list. Karakeep and Shaarli are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to Diigo?
Yes. All 4 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.