StoryGraph alternative
MyBookShelf and StoryGraph both move beyond the social feed. Where MyBookShelf goes further: advanced stats included free, an AI assistant that reads only your library, and a calm, literary feel throughout.
StoryGraph is a thoughtful, data-rich reading tracker, and if it works for you, that's wonderful. MyBookShelf takes a similar privacy-minded path with a few differences: the advanced stats and annual summary are included free rather than behind a subscription, the Bookkeeper assistant lets you ask about your own library in plain language, and the whole experience is designed to feel like a quiet personal bookshop. You can import your existing library — including a Goodreads CSV — in minutes, and export everything whenever you like.
| Feature | MyBookShelf | StoryGraph |
|---|---|---|
| Free to use | Free | Free |
| Advanced stats included free | Yes | Plus (paid) |
| AI library assistant (Bookkeeper) | Yes | No |
| No ads or tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Private by default | Yes | Yes |
| Import from Goodreads CSV | Yes | Yes |
| Export your data (CSV) | Yes | Yes |
| ISBN barcode scanning | Yes | Yes |
Comparison based on publicly available features as of June 2026. StoryGraph may have changed since — please verify current details on their site.
Download a CSV from StoryGraph (or Goodreads) with your books, ratings, and dates.
Create a free account and upload the CSV — your shelves and history come with you.
Explore your stats, add quotes and notes, and ask the Bookkeeper what to read next.
Both are privacy-minded trackers. MyBookShelf includes advanced stats for free, adds an AI assistant that reads only your library, and leans into a calm, literary design.
Yes. Reading stats and the annual summary are included at no cost on MyBookShelf, with no subscription required.
Yes. Upload a CSV export and your shelves, ratings, and read dates transfer over. You can also add books by ISBN scan, search, or manually.
Always. Export tools, including Goodreads-compatible CSV, are available anytime, so nothing is locked in.
Free forever for core features. Import in minutes, export anytime.