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Indie alternatives to Pinboard
3 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Pinboard does, 3 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| linkding | Free | Yes | Yes | Web, Self-hosted, Browser extension |
| Anybox | Free plan | – | – | Mac, iOS |
| Raindrop.io | Free plan | – | – | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
The alternatives
3. Raindrop.io
All-in-one bookmark manager
Raindrop.io saves links, articles, images and videos into collections with tags, full-text search and apps for every platform.
Free plan · Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Pinboard?
Yes. 3 of the 3 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: linkding, Anybox and Raindrop.io.
Is there an open-source alternative to Pinboard?
linkding is open source.
Can I self-host an alternative to Pinboard?
Yes: linkding can run on your own server.
Which Pinboard alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On Mac: Anybox and Raindrop.io. On Windows: Raindrop.io. On Linux: Raindrop.io. On iPhone and iPad: Anybox and Raindrop.io. On Android: Raindrop.io. On the web: linkding and Raindrop.io. As a browser extension: linkding and Raindrop.io.
What makes these alternatives to Pinboard “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Pinboard.
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