IndieBound is described as 'Allows indie booksellers to communicate with their local economies and communities. It allows authors to show their dedication to indies nationwide, easily done by linking to thousands of indie bookstores through IndieBound.org' and is a Online Shop in the news & books category. There are nine alternatives to IndieBound, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android Tablet, iPad and Android apps. The best IndieBound alternative is Amazon, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to IndieBound are eBay, WorldCat, AbeBooks and viaLibri.