Tired of Goodreads' dated interface and Amazon tracking? Here are the best book tracking apps to switch to — each with different strengths for different readers.
Goodreads has been the default for over a decade, but readers are leaving for several reasons:
The good news? There are now excellent alternatives for every type of reader.
| App | Best For | AI Chat | Timer | Social | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelfy | Deep engagement | ✓ | ✓ | Minimal | Free + Premium |
| StoryGraph | Discovery | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | Free + Plus |
| Bookly | Gamification | ✗ | ✓ | Minimal | Free + Pro |
| Bookmory | Note-taking | ✗ | ✓ | Minimal | Free + Premium |
| Literal | Social reading | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | Free |
| Hardcover | Beautiful stats | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | Free + Pro |
| LibraryThing | Cataloging | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | Free + Paid |
Shelfy is the AI-powered reading companion for readers who want to engage deeper with books. Chat with AI about themes without spoilers, capture quotes with your camera, and build beautiful reading rituals.
Readers who want to remember more from what they read, love capturing quotes, and want a beautiful, modern app. Perfect for non-fiction readers and anyone frustrated with Goodreads' lack of innovation.
The most popular Goodreads alternative. StoryGraph offers mood-based recommendations, beautiful stats, content warnings, and full Goodreads import. Black-owned, indie, and actively developed.
Readers who want a modern Goodreads replacement with discovery features and social reading. Great if you're migrating from Goodreads and want to keep your history.
A mature reading tracker with gamification at its core. Bookly motivates you with achievements, streaks, and reading reports. Great for readers who need that extra push to read consistently.
Readers who are motivated by achievements and gamification. If you need external motivation to read consistently, Bookly's approach works well.
A well-designed tracker with a powerful note editor. Bookmory lets you underline quotes, create styled notes, and share them with beautiful backgrounds. Great for readers who journal about books.
Readers who love taking detailed notes and want to share beautiful quote cards. Good Android option if you don't have iOS.
A social-first reading platform with a focus on thoughtful discussion. Literal Club brings readers together around books, with a cleaner, more curated feel than Goodreads.
Readers who want a more curated social experience than Goodreads. Good for discussing books with thoughtful readers.
A newer Goodreads alternative with beautiful design and an API for developers. Hardcover focuses on clean stats and a modern user experience with active development.
Readers who want a modern, well-designed Goodreads replacement. Good for developers who want API access.
The OG book cataloging site. LibraryThing is for serious collectors who want detailed metadata, ISBN lookup, and comprehensive cataloging features. It predates Goodreads and has a devoted following.
Collectors and librarians who need serious cataloging. Not ideal for casual readers who just want to track what they've read.
There's no single "best" alternative — it depends on what you need:
Many readers use 2-3 apps together. StoryGraph for discovery, Shelfy for reading engagement, etc. These apps complement each other.
Shelfy's AI chat and OCR quotes change how you engage with books. Free to try.
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