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Meet linkding

Minimal bookmark management with a fast and clean UI. Simple installation through Docker and can run on your Raspberry Pi.

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25 users
1 user500 users
$

Average Pocket pricing is ~$15/user/month

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Self-Hosted Annual
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Your Annual Savings
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5-Year Projected Savings

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Pocket vs linkding: Feature Comparison

Feature
Pocket
Paid SaaS
linkding
Open Source
Monthly CostPer-user pricingFree (hosting only)
Data Ownership
Privacy Control
Self-Hosted Option
No Vendor Lock-in
Source Code Access
CustomizableLimitedFully
Automatic UpdatesManual
Managed Infrastructure
Official SupportCommunity
Repository Insights

Community activity and technical details from the linkding repository

License

MIT License

Open source license for commercial use

Forks

513

Community-maintained copies

Primary Languages

Python
83%
HTML
7%
CSS
5%

Top Contributors

#1

sissbruecker

512 commits

#2

dependabot[bot]

68 commits

#3

vslinko

6 commits

Why Switch from Pocket to linkding?

Complete Data Ownership

Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access, no data mining, and full compliance with privacy regulations like GDPR and HIPAA.

No Per-User Pricing

Pay only for hosting (~$5-20/month), regardless of team size. Add unlimited users without increasing your costs.

Full Customization

Access the source code and customize linkding to fit your exact workflow. No feature limitations or paywalls.

No Vendor Lock-in

Export your data anytime. Move between hosting providers freely. Your business isn't dependent on a single vendor.

Technical Specs
GitHub Stars9.9k
3w ago
Docker ReadyManual Setup
CategoryBookmark Management
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