Side by side
MarkMe vs Shaarli
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 plan iPhoneWeb
MarkMe focuses on quick capture, structured bookmark storage, and retrieval across devices. Its free tier and offline mode make it suitable for everyday link saving, while paid subscriptions unlock some additional features.
Visit MarkMe Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+4
Shaarli combines bookmarking, notes, feeds, and link sharing in a self-hosted single-user service. Its file storage, APIs, extensions, and documented security controls suit personal installations, but it is not intended as a multi-user service.
Visit ShaarliThe facts
| MarkMe | Shaarli | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Web | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | 1 Anno (annuale): $17.99 a year | Not published |
| Plans published | 2 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | markme.io | github.com |
| On bookmark managers | #26 of 43 | #30 of 43 |
MarkMe: what it does well
- One-tap saving for varied web content
- Full-text search with category, date, and tag filters
- Offline management without an account
- Sync across iPhone, iPad, and web
- Free plan available
What to know first
- Some features require an in-app subscription
- Offline data stays on the device
- Account email is collected
Shaarli: what it does well
- Free software with a free plan
- Stores links in a file, without a database
- RSS, Atom, digest, import, and export options
- REST API, browser extensions, and mobile apps
- Documented security and privacy controls
What to know first
- Designed for a single user
- Requires your own server or hosting
- No free trial is listed
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