Koob Alternatives

Apps similar to Koob include BookWyrm, which is free and open source. Other options are Goodreads, Open Library, Openlib and Openreads. Social Networks like Koob are a crowded field, with more than 25 alternatives for iPhone, Android, iPad, the web and self-hosting.

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  1. BookWyrm icon
     47 likes

    BookWyrm is a social network for tracking your reading, talking about books, writing reviews, and discovering what to read next. Federation allows BookWyrm users to join small, trusted communities that can connect with one another, and with other ActivityPub services like...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  2. Goodreads icon
     203 likes

    See what your friends are reading. Keep track of what you've read and organize your books into virtual bookshelves. Join a book club to discuss your favorite books. A better way to find good books to read!

    174 Goodreads alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  3. Open Library icon
     70 likes

    Editable online catalog with user-sourced entries, metadata, cover art, and digital lending for millions of books, searchable by author, subject, or ISBN, including over one million Public Domain works available for download or borrowing via various digital formats.

    48 Open Library alternatives

    Cost / License

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Online
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  4. Openlib icon
     36 likes

    Openlib is an open source app to download and read books from shadow library (Anna’s Archive). The App Has Built In Reader to Read Books.

    Cost / License

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    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  5. Openreads icon
     45 likes

    An Android app for keeping track of books you have read and want to read.

    Cost / License

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
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  6. StoryGraph icon
     36 likes

    The StoryGraph helps you track your reading and choose your next book based on your mood and your favorite topics and themes.

    92 StoryGraph alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  7. Hardcover icon
     15 likes

    Track every book, share them with the world (or don't) and find new life-changing reads.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  8. LibraryThing icon
     58 likes

    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.

    125 LibraryThing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  9. Tome icon
     4 likes

    Join a vibrant community of fantasy readers to share memes, fan art, and book recommendations. Rate and organize reads into customizable collections, follow creators, and enjoy an ad-free, spoiler-protected environment with no AI interference.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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  10. Literal icon
     6 likes

    Track what you're reading, follow friends and join clubs to collectively explore the ideas of the world's greatest authors.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. ReadHero icon
     3 likes

    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
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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  12. This is a book catalogue application, to keep track of your books and comics. Books can be added either manually, by ISBN, or by barcode.

    Cost / License

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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