Linkman
Linkman: A capable local bookmark manager for Windows users with large, structured libraries. Ranked #30 of 43 in Bookmark Managers by our editors (5.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for windows users managing large local libraries.
At a glance
- Editor score5.6 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forWindows users managing large local libraries
- Free planYes
- Full-text searchNo
- Founded1999 · Coburg, Germany
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Powerful search, folders, keywords, and duplicate detection
- Link checking covers dead URLs, moves, and major content changes
- Pro supports unlimited bookmarks and multi-computer synchronization
Where it doesn't
- Windows-focused, with no mobile apps
- Full-text search and web archiving are not included
- Pro features require a $24.95 one-time purchase
Our verdict on Linkman
Linkman is a Windows bookmark manager from Outertech for people who need to organize and maintain large local collections of links. It stores bookmarks in XML databases and supports folders, keywords, browser imports, password protection, backups, duplicate detection, and link checking. Browser integration covers Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Opera, while the Chrome extension adds a browser-based entry point. The product is particularly suited to Windows users who prefer a structured desktop library over a web-based bookmark service.
Pricing is straightforward. Linkman Lite is free for private, non-commercial use and supports up to 10,000 bookmarks, browser integration, and an XML database. Linkman Pro costs $24.95 as a one-time purchase and adds unlimited bookmarks, synchronization across multiple computers, search and replace, dead-link and page-movement checking, and portable USB installation. The published plans make Lite a practical starting point for smaller personal collections, while Pro is the more suitable choice for extensive libraries or users working across more than one computer.
Linkman’s standout area is collection maintenance rather than broad platform coverage. Search supports operators, wildcards, and phrases, and link checks can identify dead URLs, page movements, and major content changes. Duplicate detection and backup workflows also help keep a local library organized over time. Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, and other listed storage services can fit into backup workflows. The trade-off is a Windows-centered experience without mobile apps, full-text search, or web archiving. Choose Linkman for deep local organization and link upkeep; choose an alternative if mobile access or archived web content is central to your workflow.
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Linkman fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Full-text search | No |
| Browser extension | Yes |
| Mobile apps | No |
| Web archiving | No |
| Saved item limit | 10000 items |
| Duplicate detection | Yes |
| Deployment | Desktop, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Windows, Chrome extension |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 14 integrations: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera, Dropbox, Google Drive … |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | outertech.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Linkman integrations
Linkman lists 14 integrations on its own site.
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Internet Explorer
- Opera
- Dropbox
- Google Drive
- Microsoft OneDrive
- Syncplicity
- Sky Backups
- FilesAnywhere
- Backblaze
- SpiderOak
- KeepVault
- Wuala
Alternatives to Linkman
- Raindrop.ioA feature-rich bookmark manager for saving, organizing, searching, and sharing links.9.3
- DiigoA research-focused bookmark manager with annotation, archiving, search, and collaboration.9.1
- Start.meA flexible bookmark dashboard with strong sharing and workspace features, but limited archival depth.9.0
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