Free, open-source alternatives to Raindrop.io
Bookmark manager. 5 apps you can run yourself instead of Raindrop.io, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
KarakeepBest match
Bookmark-everything app with a touch of AI for the data hoarders out there.
linkding
Minimal bookmark management with a fast and clean UI. Simple installation through Docker and can run on your Raspberry Pi.
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.
Shiori
Simple bookmark manager built with Go.
Side by side
| App | Stars | License | Activity | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karakeep | 29,622 | AGPL-3.0 | Docker | |
| LinkWarden | 20,081 | MIT | Docker, Node.js | |
| linkding | 11,296 | MIT | Docker | |
| LinkAce | 3,343 | GPL-3.0 | Docker, PHP | |
| Shiori | 11,671 | MIT | Go, Docker |
Why replace Raindrop.io?
Raindrop.io 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 Raindrop.io?
Karakeep is the closest open-source replacement for Raindrop.io in our list. LinkWarden and linkding are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to Raindrop.io?
Yes. All 5 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.