Comparison · June 11, 2026
The 6 Best Goodreads Alternatives in 2026
Looking to leave Goodreads? Here are the six best alternatives — Shelfies, StoryGraph, Hardcover, Bookly, LibraryThing and more.
Why leave Goodreads?
Three real complaints keep surfacing: the app feels stuck in 2013, it hasn't shipped a meaningful feature in years, and Amazon owns your reading data. The alternatives below fix at least one of those.
The six best alternatives
- Shelfies — Best overall. Modern mobile app, AI recommendations, quotes, streaks.
- StoryGraph — Best for stats nerds and mood-based browsing.
- Hardcover — Best new social network for readers.
- Bookly — Best reading timer & session tracking.
- LibraryThing — Best for serious cataloguers.
- Notion / Obsidian templates — Best DIY route.
Migrating your data
Export your Goodreads library to CSV (Account → Settings → Export library), then import it into your new app. Shelfies, StoryGraph and Hardcover all accept the Goodreads CSV directly.
Shelfies is a modern, mobile-first reading tracker with AI recommendations, progress tracking, streaks, and quotes — built to replace Goodreads and StoryGraph for readers who want a faster, prettier experience.
Try Shelfies free
The modern, AI-powered reading tracker. 24-hour free trial of every Pro feature — no credit card to start.
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