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Linkwarden vs StowLink
Both stand on bookmark managers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial AndroidAPIExtension+3
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.
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Pick StowLink if you want a Mac bookmark library with nested folders, notes, varied search fields, and an iPhone companion. The iPhone app is free and independent, while the Mac plan costs $14.50, paid once. Look elsewhere if you need a Windows version, full-text search, or a browser extension.
Visit StowLinkThe facts
| Linkwarden | StowLink | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web | iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Cloud Yearly: $3 per user a year | StowLink for Mac: $14.50, paid once |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | linkwarden.app | stowlink.app |
| On bookmark managers | #35 of 43 | #31 of 43 |
Linkwarden: 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
StowLink: what it does well
- Capture copied URLs with Command-V or a global shortcut.
- Import from four named browsers or a bookmarks.html export.
- Organize links in nested folders and add notes.
- Search by title, URL, domain, description, or folder.
- Optional iCloud sync; library data stays on-device by default.
What to know first
- Mac requires macOS 14 or later.
- iPhone requires iOS 17 or later.
- The Mac plan allows ten links before unlocking the rest.
- A Windows version is not out yet.
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