Goodreads vs StoryGraph — and the third option nobody mentions
Trackers are for you. A shelf is for everyone you share it with. Here's how the three compare.
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The Goodreads-vs-StoryGraph debate usually misses a question: what do you actually want — detailed reading statistics, or a beautiful way to show people what you've read?
StoryGraph wins on stats and mood tracking. Goodreads wins on network size. DigitalShelf doesn't compete on either — it's the shareable layer: one gorgeous link with your whole reading life on it, whichever tracker you keep underneath.
Keep your tracker, add a shelf
DigitalShelf imports CSV exports from both Goodreads and StoryGraph, so it works alongside whichever tracker you prefer — your shelf is the public face, your tracker stays the database.
Made for sharing
Neither Goodreads nor StoryGraph gives you a page you'd put in your Instagram bio. DigitalShelf is built for exactly that.
Two minutes, not an evening
Paste a list of titles or upload your export. Covers, metadata and layout are automatic.
Three tools, three jobs
| Goodreads | StoryGraph | DigitalShelf | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best at | Big community, reviews | Stats, moods, half-star ratings | A beautiful shareable shelf |
| Owned by | Amazon | Independent | Independent |
| Ads | Yes | Optional (paid removes) | None |
| Public page you'd share | Dated | Functional | The whole point |
| Films | No | No | Yes |
| Works with the others | — | Imports Goodreads | Imports both |
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Common questions
Can I use DigitalShelf together with StoryGraph or Goodreads?
Yes — that's the intended setup for most people. Track wherever you like, export the CSV occasionally, and keep your DigitalShelf as the beautiful public version.
Which import formats are supported?
Goodreads library export CSV and StoryGraph export CSV both work. You can also just paste titles in any format.