Ranked 5 of 6 in best book tracking and discovery apps
Catalogs personal book, movie and game collections with barcode scanning and a free Basic plan. It tracks collections rather than reading progress, so it ranks below the reading-first services.
Best for Cataloging a physical book collection
About Libib
Libib catalogs personal collections of books and other media, and it can import items by scanning ISBN or UPC barcodes with its mobile apps or a physical scanner. Its site describes cloud sync across devices and collections that can mix media types. It is built for libraries as well as individuals, and its Basic plan is for home libraries.
The Basic plan is free and lists management of personal libraries, catalogs for multiple media types and barcode import. Pro and Ultimate plans raise item limits and add features aimed at larger organizations. Libib is closed source. It suits people who want to catalog a physical collection, while Goodreads and StoryGraph are better for reading reviews and social features.
Key features
- Barcode scanning
- Mixed media collections
- Cloud sync
- iOS and Android apps
Strengths
- Free Basic plan for personal collections
- Barcode scanning for ISBN and UPC
- Apps for iOS and Android
Limits
- Aimed at cataloging more than reading and reviews
- Higher plans are for organizations
Where Libib ranks
| List | Rank | Score | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Book tracking and discovery apps | 5 of 6 | 81.0 | Cataloging a physical book collection |
Alternatives to Libib
All 5 alternatives
GoodreadsBook tracking, reviews and recommendations from a reader community
Open LibraryIs open source.
Douban BooksChinese book tracker with ratings, reviews and recommendations
apprun.icuFree browser apps for reading, planning, learning and games
BookWyrmDecentralized social reading and reviewing over ActivityPub
Questions about Libib
- Is Libib free?
- Libib can be used without paying: Free Basic plan for personal collections; paid Pro and Ultimate plans. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Libib open source?
- No. Libib is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does Libib support?
- Libib is available on: Web, iOS, Android.
- What is Libib best for?
- Cataloging a physical book collection. In our ranking of book tracking and discovery apps it is number 5 of 6 with a score of 81.0.
- What are the best alternatives to Libib?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Goodreads, Open Library, Douban Books, apprun.icu.