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Briefkasten vs Linkwarden
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| Fact | Briefkasten | Linkwarden |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Svelte | TypeScript |
| Licence | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 1.2k | 20k |
| Latest | none | v2.16.3 |
| Last push | 2026-09-21 | 2026-10-02 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 16 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | No release or tag | none |
How they relate
Both replace Raindrop.io. Alternatives to Raindrop.io →
PartialBriefkastenSelf-hosted bookmarks with categories, tags, image previews and a browser extension.
Full replacementLinkwardenCollaborative bookmark collections with page archives.
Briefkasten
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Linkwarden
- v2.16.32026-09-09Significantly improved the performance of link, search, tag, collection, and dashboard queries at scale.
- v2.16.22026-08-31Case-insensitive sorting in Docker (fixes #645).
- v2.16.12026-08-17Announcement dismissals are now saved to your account, so they stay dismissed across devices.
- v2.16.02026-07-28Hello everyone!
- v2.15.12026-07-11minor fix
Briefkasten
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Linkwarden
✓ signed The latest release, v2.16.3, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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