The best Goodreads alternatives in 2026

1. 1

   Libby

   Borrow free ebooks and audiobooks with your library card 9.1 +1.3 vs Goodreads
   • More private +2.6
   • Better design +2.4
   • Faster +1.4
   • Better value +0.5

   Best for: Readers and audiobook fans who have, or can get, a public library card

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2. 2

   The StoryGraph

   Track your reading and get picks based on mood and pace 8.5 +0.7 vs Goodreads
   • More private +1.6
   • Better design +1.4
   • Faster +0.8
   • Worse value -0.6

   Best for: Readers who want stats, mood-based picks and an easy exit from Goodreads

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3. 3

   Kindle

   Read your Amazon ebooks on any phone, tablet or browser 8.3 +0.5 vs Goodreads
   • Better design +1.8
   • Faster +1.4
   • Worse value -1.0
   • Less private -0.6

   Best for: Readers who already buy ebooks from Amazon or own a Kindle

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4. 4

   Audible

   Audiobooks, Originals and podcasts with a monthly credit 8.2 +0.4 vs Goodreads
   • Worse value -2.0
   • Better design +1.6
   • Faster +1.2
   • More features +0.6

   Best for: Regular listeners who want new releases and Originals they can keep

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5. 5

   NetNewsWire

   Free, open-source RSS reader for Mac, iPhone and iPad 9.1 +1.3 vs Goodreads
   • More private +3.2
   • Better design +2.2
   • Faster +1.9
   • Better value +0.5

   Best for: Apple users who want to follow blogs and news sites without an algorithm

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6. 6

   Readwise Reader

   Read-later app for articles, PDFs, ebooks and newsletters 8.7 +0.9 vs Goodreads
   • Better design +2.0
   • Worse value -1.8
   • More private +1.6
   • Faster +1.2

   Best for: Researchers, students and heavy readers who highlight and take notes

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7. 7

   Instapaper

   Save articles now and read them clean and quiet later 8.7 +0.8 vs Goodreads
   • Better design +2.0
   • More private +2.0
   • Faster +1.4
   • Worse value -0.6

   Best for: Readers who want a simple, private place to save articles for later

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8. 8

   Inoreader

   Power-user RSS reader with rules, filters and search 8.5 +0.7 vs Goodreads
   • More private +2.0
   • Better design +1.2
   • Worse value -1.2
   • Faster +1.0

   Best for: Researchers and news fans who want to filter and automate lots of feeds

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9. 9

   Feedly

   Follow sites, blogs and YouTube in one simple news feed 8.4 +0.5 vs Goodreads
   • More private +2.2
   • Better design +1.6
   • Worse value -1.6
   • Faster +1.0

   Best for: Readers who want a simple, free feed of their favorite sites on any device

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10. 10

    Ground News

    See how left, center and right outlets cover each story 8.0 +0.2 vs Goodreads
    • Worse value -1.6
    • Better design +1.2
    • More private +0.8
    • Faster +0.6

    Best for: News readers who want to see past any one outlet's framing

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