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Linkwarden
What Linkwarden is
Linkwarden is a collaborative bookmark manager for collecting, reading, annotating and preserving webpages. It saves webpage copies in multiple formats so they can remain available if the original disappears. A reader view, text highlighting and annotations support later reading. AI-powered tagging and search filters organize bookmarks, while collections can be shared publicly or opened to invited contributors. The project is open source under AGPLv3. An open-source browser extension saves webpages, and Floccus can synchronize browser bookmarks with Linkwarden in both directions. Self-hosted installations support Docker Compose or manual setup and retain core features; the guide recommends 4 GB memory and a 2-core machine as a comfortable starting point. Self-hosted identity options include Generic OIDC, Atlassian, Auth0, Authelia, GitHub and GitLab. The API uses Bearer authentication with JWT. Platforms include web, Android, iOS, API, extension and self-hosting. Cloud seats are per user with capacity for up to 30,000 links. Cloud Yearly is listed at $3 a year per user, with a 14-day trial.
Who it suits
Linkwarden suits individuals and teams that need shared bookmarks, webpage preservation, annotations and search. Self-hosting is available for users who want to run the service themselves.
What it does well
- Preserves pages in multiple formats
- Reader view, highlights and annotations
- Open source under AGPLv3
- Self-hosted users retain core features
- Browser bookmark synchronization via Floccus
What to know first
- No free plan
- Each cloud seat allows one user
- iOS app requires Cloud or self-hosting
- Cloud capacity is 30,000 links per seat
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Yearly | Yearly; per user · 30,000 links per user · hosted by Linkwarden · 14-day free trial | $3 a year |
| Cloud Monthly | Monthly; per user · 30,000 links per user · hosted by Linkwarden · 14-day free trial | On request |
As linkwarden.app lists them, read 3 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Linkwarden combines collaborative bookmarking with archival copies, annotations and self-hosting. Its cloud pricing is per user, while mobile access and self-hosting have stated requirements.
Facts from Linkwarden's own pages
- API
- The API documentation specifies Bearer authentication using JWT. · docs.linkwarden.app, 3 Oct 2026
- Browser tools
- An open-source browser extension saves webpages, while Floccus can synchronize browser bookmarks with Linkwarden in both directions. · docs.linkwarden.app, 3 Oct 2026
- Cloud link limit
- Each subscription seat allows one user and adds capacity for up to 30,000 links. · docs.linkwarden.app, 3 Oct 2026
- Collaboration
- Users can invite others to contribute to collections and share collections publicly. · linkwarden.app, 3 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Canada · linkwarden.app, 28 Sept 2026
- Identity integrations
- Self-hosted installations can configure SSO/OAuth integrations, including Generic OIDC, Atlassian, Auth0, Authelia, GitHub, GitLab, and others. · docs.linkwarden.app, 3 Oct 2026
- Mobile app requirement
- The official iOS app requires either a Linkwarden Cloud subscription or a connection to a self-hosted Linkwarden server. · apps.apple.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Open source
- The project describes itself as open source and its pricing page identifies the license as AGPLv3. · linkwarden.app, 3 Oct 2026
- Organization
- AI-powered tagging and search filters automatically categorize bookmarks. · linkwarden.app, 3 Oct 2026
- Page preservation
- It saves copies of webpages in multiple formats so they remain accessible if the original content disappears. · docs.linkwarden.app, 3 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Linkwarden says it will not sell user data to third parties. · linkwarden.app, 3 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Linkwarden is a collaborative bookmark manager for collecting, reading, annotating, and preserving webpages. · docs.linkwarden.app, 3 Oct 2026
- Reader and annotations
- Users can read saved pages in a reader view, highlight text, and add annotations. · linkwarden.app, 3 Oct 2026
- Self-hosting
- The self-hosting guide supports Docker Compose and manual installation and says self-hosted users retain core features. · docs.linkwarden.app, 3 Oct 2026
- Self-hosting requirements
- The guide recommends 4 GB memory and a 2-core machine as a comfortable starting point; published images support x86-64 and ARM64. · docs.linkwarden.app, 3 Oct 2026
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