Linkding vs Wallabag
Self-host pick — both replace Pocket (Read-it-later / web article archive).
Both Linkding and Wallabag self-host as a replacement for Pocket (Read-it-later / web article archive). Pick Linkding if you want bookmark hoarders who don't need Pocket's reader view — fast, tag-first, near-zero footprint; pick Wallabag if you want pocket diehards who want a pixel-close replacement — same save flow, browser extension, mobile apps, reader view. Both are MIT-family licensed and similar to set up.
| Linkdingopen-source | Wallabagopen-source | |
|---|---|---|
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Setup time | 5min single-container docker run | 20min docker-compose (PHP/Symfony app + MariaDB) |
| Monthly cost | $3-5 VPS; SQLite by default — extremely light. | $5 VPS for a personal install; storage is tiny (text + thumbnails). |
| GitHub | sissbruecker/linkding | wallabag/wallabag |
| Replaces | Pocket + 1 other |
Good fit for
Linkding
Bookmark hoarders who don't need Pocket's reader view — fast, tag-first, near-zero footprint.
Weak at:No built-in reader view or article body archive — it's a smarter Delicious, not a Pocket clone.
Wallabag
Pocket diehards who want a pixel-close replacement — same save flow, browser extension, mobile apps, reader view.
Weak at:Recommendation/discovery feed — Wallabag is queue-only; if you used Pocket's Discover, that's gone.
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli pocket prints Pocket's self-host options including both —
how the CLI works →
FAQ
Which is easier to self-host, Linkding or Wallabag?
Linkding: 5min single-container docker run. Wallabag: 20min docker-compose (PHP/Symfony app + MariaDB).
What does each cost to run?
Linkding: $3-5 VPS; SQLite by default — extremely light.. Wallabag: $5 VPS for a personal install; storage is tiny (text + thumbnails).. Both projects are free and open source.
Do Linkding and Wallabag replace the same SaaS?
Yes — both are open-source alternatives to Pocket.