Linkfount vs Pinboard
Keep your bookmarking routine. Build a site around the reading and writing you want to share.
Preview before signing up. Start free with links and lists. Professional adds ongoing imports and publishing tools.
Which fits your needs?
Choose Pinboard if you want
- Straightforward bookmarking with tags and notes
- Private and public saved links
- Import and export of your bookmarks
Choose Linkfount if you want
- A public site that combines reading lists with your own work
- Original posts and publications on Professional
- Email sign-ups from readers who want updates
Feature comparison
| Feature | linkfount | Pinboard |
|---|---|---|
| Save and organize links | Free | Bookmarks and tags |
| Public sharing | Free | Public bookmarks with RSS feeds |
| Import and export | Bookmark HTML import; CSV export | Imports bookmark files; exports HTML, XML, and JSON |
| Private bookmarking | Public publishing focus | Private bookmarks |
| Original posts and hosted PDFs | Professional | Not included |
| Ongoing source imports | Professional | Syncs saved links from Instapaper |
| Pricing | Free; Professional $10/month or $100/year | $22/year; no free plan |
Reviewed . Plan details can change. Check the linked sources for current features and prices.
Share the bookmarks you want people to read.
Pinboard lets you save public and private bookmarks, then import or export them. Bring a selection into Linkfount to share alongside your own work. Add descriptions that explain why each link is worth reading.
FAQ
Common questions
Can I bring my Pinboard bookmarks?
Export an HTML bookmarks file from Pinboard and import it into Linkfount. This is a one-time copy of your links. Archived pages stay in Pinboard.
Can I keep using Pinboard?
Yes. Keep bookmarking in Pinboard and import a fresh bookmarks file when you want to add new links to your site. Each import is a one-time copy.
Can I try Linkfount before signing up?
Yes. Paste a link to something you have published, or upload a bookmarks file, and Linkfount builds a preview of your site before you create an account. Free covers public links and lists. Professional costs $10/month or $100/year.
Pricing
Start free. Grow with your work.
Free gives your links a public home. Professional adds posts, PDFs, and automatic imports from supported sources.
Free
$0 No credit card. Free for as long as you need.
- Unlimited public links and reading lists
- Import from browsers, Instapaper, Pocket, and more
- Search, lists, and a yourname.linkfount.com address
- Email sign-ups, click counts, and CSV exports
Professional
$10/month or $100/year
Everything in Free, plus:
- New work imported automatically from your feeds and profiles
- Reader mode for PDFs and supported articles
- Posts and automatic email digests for subscribers
- PDF hosting, citations, tags, and full-text search
- Custom domain, cover photo, and expanded themes
- Site snapshots, detailed analytics, and patron support
Try it with something you've published or saved.
Paste a link or upload bookmarks. See the result before you sign up.
Or see a live example: micah.linkfount.com
Professional: $10/month or $100/year. Preview free, without a subscription.
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