Roundup · Published June 12, 2026 · Updated October 19, 2026

8 Book Tracking Options to Compare in 2026

By Shelfies · Editorial approach & corrections

Compare eight ways to track reading, from dedicated apps to a personal template. Includes official links and a checklist for choosing.

Published by Shelfies, the maker of the app. Comparisons reflect that commercial interest; check linked product pages for current pricing and features.

There is no single best tracker for every reader. This selection is published by Shelfies and includes our own app. It is not based on a six-week benchmark or a claim that we tested every feature of every service.

Eight options to explore

1. Shelfies: a visual digital bookshelf, reading sessions, and AI tools. Start with our app overview.
2. Goodreads: book discovery and following friends’ reading.
3. StoryGraph: reading statistics, with additional chart tools in Plus.
4. Hardcover: book tracking, discovery, and following readers.
5. LibraryThing: a free catalog for a collection and reading progress.
6. Bookly: an option to investigate if you want a dedicated reading app.
7. Basmo: reading journals, time tracking, and AI ChatBook tools.
8. A personal spreadsheet or template: flexible fields you control, with more manual work.

Try a small library before moving everything

Add a finished book, one you are reading, and one you want to read. Check editing, progress, export options, and device support. Compare the price shown in your region rather than a quoted price from an old article.

If your priority is importing Goodreads, start with the Shelfies import guide. If it is reading time, compare a real session against the reading calculator.