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Indie alternatives to Goodreads
4 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Goodreads does, 4 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BookWyrm | Free | Yes | Yes | Web, Self-hosted |
| Hardcover | Free plan | – | – | Web, iOS, Android |
| Literal | Free plan | – | – | Web, iOS |
| The StoryGraph | Free plan | – | – | Web, iOS, Android |
The alternatives
4. The StoryGraph
Book tracking and recommendations by mood
The StoryGraph tracks your reading, shows reading statistics and recommends books based on mood and pace.
Free plan · Web, iOS, Android · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Goodreads?
Yes. 4 of the 4 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: BookWyrm, Hardcover, Literal and The StoryGraph.
Is there an open-source alternative to Goodreads?
BookWyrm is open source.
Can I self-host an alternative to Goodreads?
Yes: BookWyrm can run on your own server.
Which Goodreads alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On iPhone and iPad: Hardcover, Literal and The StoryGraph. On Android: Hardcover and The StoryGraph.
What makes these alternatives to Goodreads “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Goodreads.
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