Goodreads AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Library Managers

The best Library Manager alternative to Goodreads is LibraryThing, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Goodreads and seven of them are Library Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Library Manager alternatives to Goodreads are ReadHero, Libib, Book Track and Bibliotheca.

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    LibraryThing

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    LibraryThing is a cataloging and social networking site for people who love to read. It allows users to easily create their own catalogs of books that they have read, own, or would like to read.

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Comments about LibraryThing as an Alternative to Goodreads
    Top Positive Comment
    Awfki
    4

    Books cataloging, by dorks, for dorks. No mega-corps involved.

    Top Negative Comment
    Alexandre ZANNI
    -2

    There are a lot of import systems but you can't search by ISBN.

    JonNotJon
    Positive
    1

    it's janky but the best and most comprehensive of the options available

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    • Most users think LibraryThing is a great Goodreads alternative.

    • LibraryThing is the most popular Web-based, Android & iPhone alternative to Goodreads.

    • LibraryThing is the most popular free alternative to Goodreads.

    • LibraryThing is Free and ProprietaryGoodreads is also Free and Proprietary
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    ReadHero

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    ReadHero is the ultimate app for book lovers everywhere. It helps you organize your library and take notes on every book you read.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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    Libib

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    Our library management app caters exclusively to home and private libraries. Our software lets you create multiple libraries and are catered toward either books or movies. Create tags, leave notes, import/export, and much more!

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    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  5. Book Track icon

    Book Track

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    Book Track is the application to easily keep track of the books you have purchased and which you would like to read. Manage your personal collection and wish list, searching for books by name or author, doing a barcode scan or entering them manually.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • Book Track is the most popular Mac alternative to Goodreads.

    • Book Track is the most popular commercial alternative to Goodreads.

    • Book Track is Paid and ProprietaryGoodreads is Free and Proprietary
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    Bibliotheca

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    Bibliotheca is a self-hosted personal library and reading tracker web app built with Flask. It lets you log, organize, and visualize your reading journey. Add books by ISBN, track reading progress, log daily reading, and generate monthly wrap-up images of your finished titles.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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    Hardcover Bookclub

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    Hardcover Bookclub is a self-hosted application that integrates seamlessly with the Hardcover API. It allows users to create and manage book entries, leave comments, engage in discussions, and track their reading progress—all within the...

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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    BookStates

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    BookStates is a reading tracker that helps you dive into your reading patterns, reflect on your habits and preferences, and discover what your books reveal about you.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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