Pocket AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Bookmark Managers for Linux

Pocket is not available for Linux but there are a few alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux Bookmark Manager alternative is wallabag, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Pocket and four of them are Bookmark Managers available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux Bookmark Manager alternatives to Pocket are Raindrop.io, Shiori Bookmark Manager and flashbackr.

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Pocket alternatives page was last updated Oct 12, 2024
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  1. wallabag icon
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    wallabag

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    wallabag has many of the features that Pocket has and is a great and totally free alternative. The reading experience is clean and free from distractions. What makes it even more attractive is the fact that it’s open source and can be self-hosted, which makes it a good solution if you value privacy. If you n...

    82 wallabag alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Opera
    • Firefox
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Offline Reading
    2.  Full-Text Search
    3.  Bookmark Organization
    4.  Server-side
    5.  Tagging
    6.  Text to Speech
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Cloud Sync
    10. PayPal icon  Paypal integration
    11. Pocket icon  Pocket integration
    12.  Export to EPUB
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    Comments about wallabag as an Alternative to Pocket
     
       
    John Fastman

    Wallabag is open-source (more trustworthy).

    Top positive comment •Dec 20, 2016
    23
    intp

    Wallabag might be a nice alternative for those looking to self-host their own data, but for most this will not be a realistic option, and thus, the cloud component will not be free.

    Top negative comment •Dec 15, 2021
    4
    Noah Sean

    No way to use a free cloud service makes it completely useless.

    Negative comment •Sep 8, 2022
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    • Almost everyone thinks wallabag is a great Pocket alternative.

    • wallabag is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & iPhone alternative to Pocket.

    • wallabag is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Pocket.

    • wallabag is Freemium and Open SourcePocket is Freemium and Proprietary
    • wallabag is Privacy focusedPocket is not according to our users
  2. Raindrop.io icon
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    Raindrop.io

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    Raindrop.io is a solution that is very similar to Pocket when it comes to features, ease of use, and organization. The user interface is modern, clean, and customizable with themes. Unlike Pocket, you can collaborate with your friends or coworkers to edit and read the same content saved from the web. There i...

    169 Raindrop.io alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Top Raindrop.io Features

    1.  Visual bookmarks
    2.  Tag based
    3.  Saving bookmarks
    4.  Bookmarks
    5.  Cross-Platform
    6.  Bookmarking
    7.  Full-Text Search
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Advanced searching
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Web Clipper
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    Guest

    You can edit the titles and description. This is a feature that Pocket seems reluctant/unwilling to add, and their suggested workaround is in a word, DUMB..

    Positive comment •Aug 28, 2017
    6
    orangePlane

    This is bookmark manager. You can't read and highlight the articles inside the app.

    Negative comment •Nov 25, 2021
    0
    Guest

    Saving and organicing links and articles is the same function

    Positive comment •Jul 5, 2016
    3
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    • Most users think Raindrop.io is a great Pocket alternative.

    • Raindrop.io is the most popular Mac & SaaS alternative to Pocket.

    • Raindrop.io is Freemium and Open SourcePocket is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Shiori Bookmark Manager icon
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    Shiori Bookmark Manager

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    Shiori is a simple bookmarks manager written in Go language. Intended as a simple clone of Pocket. You can use it as command line application or as web application. This application is distributed as a single binary, which means it can be installed and used easily.

    34 Shiori Bookmark Manager alternatives
    Shiori Bookmark Manager screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Go (Programming Language)

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Bookmarking
    2.  Web-Based
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Portable
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Bookmarks
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    vb078

    Love it

    • lightweight (fast with Go)
    • very similar to Wallabag / Pocket
    • easy to install on server (self-hosting)
    • multi accounts easy managing
    • public links
    • archives
    Positive comment •Dec 26, 2022
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    • Shiori Bookmark Manager is Free and Open SourcePocket is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Shiori Bookmark Manager is Privacy focusedPocket is not according to our users
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    flashbackr

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    flashbackr is the simplest way to capture and organise content from the websites, apps and devices you use.

    36 flashbackr alternatives
    Drag and drop any file to save it.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Google Chrome

    flashbackr Features

    1.  Organization
    2.  Visual bookmarks
    3.  Bookmarks
    Use our iOS or Android app to capture ideas, pictures, audio and much more on the go.
    Use the flashbackr webclipper to capture and organise webclips and bookmarks.
    +1
    Say goodbye to folders! flashbackr organises your content using an intuitive and incredibly powerful smart tagging system.
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