Free, open-source alternatives to Goodreads
Track and review the books you read. 4 apps you can run yourself instead of Goodreads, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
JeluBest match
Read and to-read list book tracker.
BookLogr
Manage your personal book library with ease.
ryot
Track various facets of your life - media, fitness, etc.
Bookwyrm
Social network for tracking your reading, talking about books, writing reviews, and discovering what to read next.
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Why replace Goodreads?
Goodreads works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to Goodreads?
Jelu is the closest open-source replacement for Goodreads in our list. BookLogr and ryot are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to Goodreads?
Yes. All 4 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.