Comparison · Goodreads alternatives
Goodreads alternatives: which app fits the way you read
The best Goodreads alternative depends on what you want from it. For stats, mood-based recommendations and an easy import, choose The StoryGraph. For a solo reading timer with an AI assistant, Bookly. For a private reading journal with a timer, Bookmory. For building a daily reading habit with a timer, streaks and private book clubs, Readaily.
People leave Goodreads for different reasons: some want better statistics, some don’t want their reading data inside Amazon, and some realise they want help reading more, not just recording what they’ve read. There isn’t one best replacement; there is a best fit.
Disclosure: this page is published by Readaily. We’ve tried to be fair, linked our sources, and said where other apps are better.
The short version
| If you want… | Choose |
|---|---|
| Stats, mood-based recommendations, easy Goodreads import, no ads | The StoryGraph |
| A solo reading timer with an AI assistant and Goodreads import | Bookly |
| A private reading journal with a timer, in many languages | Bookmory |
| A daily reading habit: timer, gentle streak, private book clubs | Readaily |
Compared
Checked in October 2026 against store listings and official pages. Prices are from the US App Store.
| Readaily | The StoryGraph | Bookly | Bookmory | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free version | Yes, with ads | Yes, no ads | Yes, with ads | Yes, with ads |
| Paid plan | US$0.99/mo, US$9.99/yr | US$4.99/mo, US$49.99/yr | US$4.99/mo, US$29.99/yr | US$3.49/mo, US$30.99/yr |
| Reading timer | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Streaks | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Book clubs | Yes | Yes | Not offered | Not offered |
| Social features | Follow, feed, reviews | Follow, reviews | Minimal | None |
| Goodreads import | Not yet | Yes | Yes | CSV/Excel |
| Works offline | Yes | No | Not documented | Not documented |
| Web app | No | Yes | No | No |
| App languages | 8 | English | 7 (iOS) | 17 (iOS) |
The StoryGraph
An independent Goodreads alternative founded in 2019, with machine-learning recommendations you can filter by mood and pace, detailed reading charts, buddy reads with spoiler locks, and no ads. It imports your Goodreads shelves. It has no reading timer or offline mode, and the interface is in English only, per its own public roadmap. Full comparison with Readaily.
Bookly
A reading-timer app from TwoDoor Games with streaks, goals, detailed statistics, ambient sounds, an AI assistant for recommendations, and Goodreads import. Social features are minimal, and the free version shows ads. Full comparison with Readaily.
Bookmory
A private reading journal from TonySoft with a free reading timer (including on the iPhone Lock Screen), daily and yearly goals, streaks, notes with text scanning (OCR), and 17 interface languages. There is no social layer; the free version shows ads, and some statistics and cross-device sync are Premium. Source: App Store listing.
Readaily
Built around one habit: a short, timed reading session every day. A reading timer that logs pages and works out your pace, a daily goal and a streak that resets quietly, private book clubs, an Apple Watch app and widgets, in eight languages. The free version has ads; Pro (US$0.99 a month) removes them and adds Focus Mode and Smart Sessions. It doesn’t import from Goodreads yet.
Sources
Store listings for Goodreads, The StoryGraph, Bookly and Bookmory; StoryGraph Plus and roadmap; Goodreads privacy notice. All checked in October 2026; prices and features change, so check the store before you subscribe.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to Goodreads?
The StoryGraph is the closest free replacement: it imports your Goodreads shelves, has no ads and offers rich charts. Readaily, Bookly and Bookmory are free too, with ads, and focus more on timing your reading.
Which Goodreads alternative is not owned by Amazon?
All four apps on this page are independent: The StoryGraph (UK), Bookly (TwoDoor Games, Romania), Bookmory (TonySoft) and Readaily (Karteado, Brazil). Goodreads is an Amazon subsidiary.
Which apps import from Goodreads?
The StoryGraph and Bookly import Goodreads directly; Bookmory imports CSV and Excel files from other reading apps. Readaily doesn't import from Goodreads yet.
Which Goodreads alternatives have a reading timer?
Readaily, Bookly and Bookmory. The StoryGraph does not, as of October 2026.
Try it with the book you’re reading
Readaily is free on iPhone and Android. Add your current book, set a goal you’ll actually keep, and start your first session tonight.
Last updated October 7, 2026