LibraryThing Alternatives

LibraryThing is described as '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' and is a popular app in the news & books category. There are more than 50 alternatives to LibraryThing for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, iPhone, Android, iPad and Android Tablet apps. The best LibraryThing alternative is Goodreads, which is free. Other great apps like LibraryThing are BookWyrm, Open Library, StoryGraph and inventaire.io.

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  1. BookAssembly icon
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    Book Assembly is a private book tracking app for readers who want to manage their library. Scan barcodes to add books instantly, track reading progress by page number, log re-reads, and see your stats with a GitHub-style activity heatmap.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  2. BookItUp icon
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    A private, ad-free alternative to Goodreads. Manage physical books, Scan any book barcode to instantly add it to your personal library. Track reading status, set goals, write reviews, and share your collection — with no tracking, no ads, and no Amazon. Free for up to 100 books.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  3. Pagebound icon
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    Though readers have cultivated vibrant online communities through BookTok, Youtube, and Goodreads, these platforms aren’t meeting our basic needs. Goodreads (owned by Amazon since 2013) suffers from dated tech and an inflexible rating system.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. A discovery platform that let's readers enter 3 ideas then shows scores to indicate how well each idea is baked into a book.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Online
     
  5. TBR organizer for romance and romantasy readers. Filter your existing shelf by spice level, tropes, mood, energy, and HEA status across 3,600+ pre-tagged books.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  6. 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
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
  7. LibDragon icon
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    Track the books you've read with LibDragon's unique Book Tree. Build your reading wishlist, manage your digital bookshelf, and share your literary journey.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. BooksLikeThis helps readers and audiobook listeners discover what to read or listen to next — without endless searching.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. SageChimp is the Goodreads replacement readers have been waiting for. Free forever. AI-matched recommendations, shelves, reviews, book clubs, forums, and blogs. For authors: ARC distribution for $9.99 versus NetGalley's $575, plus free newsletter tools and an author dashboard.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. Book tracking app that replaces Goodreads. Track your library, save highlights, share shelves, and see what smart people are reading.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Online
     
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