LinkAce
A sober tag-and-list bookmark archive that checks whether links have died.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-11
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- GPL-3.0+
- Hosting Model
- Local or hosted (your machine or their cloud)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Official Docker Compose stack for self-hosting, or a paid managed/one-click host
- Operational Setup
- Self-hosting starts with a multi-service stack, Docker, MariaDB, Meilisearch, Redis, scheduled jobs, HTTPS, backups, and upgrades.
- Where Your Data Lives
- Links, lists, tags, notes, users, and status checks live in MariaDB/MySQL; the application, search, cache, and backup files live in persistent volumes, while archival references can point to the Internet Archive rather than a local page copy.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- LinkAce is slower and more operationally complex than Pinboard and does not preserve a full searchable copy of every saved page by default.
Replaces 2 paid apps
up to $4.83/mo ($58/yr) in subscriptions
LinkAce FAQ
Common questions
Is LinkAce free and open source?+
LinkAce is an open-source tool licensed under GPL-3.0+ that runs on local or hosted. A sober tag-and-list bookmark archive that checks whether links have died.
What paid software does LinkAce replace?+
LinkAce serves as a free replacement for 2 paid SaaS applications: Pinboard, Raindrop.io, saving up to $4.83/month ($58/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up LinkAce?+
Installation: Official Docker Compose stack for self-hosting, or a paid managed/one-click host. Setup notes: Self-hosting starts with a multi-service stack, Docker, MariaDB, Meilisearch, Redis, scheduled jobs, HTTPS, backups, and upgrades.
What is the catch or trade-off with LinkAce?+
LinkAce is slower and more operationally complex than Pinboard and does not preserve a full searchable copy of every saved page by default.