Work · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Candl Progressive
A reading tracker for book lovers, now a progressive webapp
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Candl Progressive launched in 2023; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Read more books with a motivating book-tracking system
2023 · its alternatives →
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Since 2005, Goodreads has been the default book tracking site, connecting millions of readers. But let’s be real—it’s barely changed in 20 years. It’s the same site it was, just with more ads. Still no half-star ratings. No proper DNF (Did Not Finish) option. UI still looks like it's from 2005. Amazon owns it and doesn't care. So I built Kaguya, a modern alternative, over the past 9 months. What’s live: Custom shelves (Organize however you want) Rich-text reviews (format your thoughts properly) 10-star rating system (More nuance than 5 stars) DNF, On-Hold, and other reading statuses Likes,…
2025 · kaguya.io · its alternatives →
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A reading tracker that actually gets out of your way
Mar 2026 · bookowlapp.com · its alternatives →
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Your personal digital library with everything you need
2022 · its alternatives →
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2021 · q.mimicrylabs.com · its alternatives →
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Track, organize, and *actually* remember what you read w/ AI
2024 · its alternatives →
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Track your reading & achieve goals with deep insights
2024 · its alternatives →
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Calm, private reading tracker with no accounts or clutter.
Nov 2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Hey HN! I built a little side project I wanted to share. Shelvy is a free, visual bookshelf app where you can organize books you're reading, want to read, or have finished. Sign in to save your own collection. Not monetized, no ads, no tracking beyond basic auth. Just a fun weekend project that grew a bit. Live: https://shelvybooks.com Would love any feedback on the UX or feature ideas!
Jan 2026 · shelvybooks.com · its alternatives →
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Set reading goals, take notes & keep track of your progress
2024 · its alternatives →
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Track your reading, build habits, and stay motivated
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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The reading tracker Goodreads should have been
Jul 2026 · readcovertocover.com · its alternatives →
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Track, organize, and capture insights on your reading.
2024 · its alternatives →
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