The best The StoryGraph alternatives in 2026
The StoryGraph scores 8.5 and ranks #5 in Reading & News. It's not for everyone: skip it if you mainly want a big social network for discussing books. Here's every alternative we rank, and exactly where each one is stronger or weaker.
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- Better value +1.1
- Better design +1.0
- More private +1.0
- Faster +0.6
Best for: Readers and audiobook fans who have, or can get, a public library card
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- More private +1.6
- Faster +1.1
- Better value +1.1
- Better design +0.8
Best for: Apple users who want to follow blogs and news sites without an algorithm
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Readwise Reader
Read-later app for articles, PDFs, ebooks and newsletters 8.7 +0.2 vs The StoryGraph- Worse value -1.2
- More features +0.7
- Better design +0.6
- Faster +0.4
Best for: Researchers, students and heavy readers who highlight and take notes
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- Better design +0.6
- Faster +0.6
- Fewer features -0.4
- More private +0.4
Best for: Readers who want a simple, private place to save articles for later
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- Less private -2.2
- Faster +0.6
- Better design +0.4
- Worse value -0.4
Best for: Readers who already buy ebooks from Amazon or own a Kindle
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- Worse value -1.0
- Less private -0.8
- Fewer features -0.4
Best for: News readers who want to see past any one outlet's framing
Still deciding on The StoryGraph?Read our full review, pros and cons.