Fable alternatives (2026)
Best Book Tracker Apps editors · Data refreshed 14 October 2026 · Editorial assessment
We do not score or rank trackers against each other. The seven other trackers below are listed alphabetically, each with its platforms, prices and two or three sourced differences from Fable, so you can match them to the reason you are leaving.
Why do readers look for Fable alternatives?
These points come from Fable's own store listing, website and help pages as checked in September 2026.
- Weekly, monthly and multiple goals need Fable Plus, at $5.99 a month or $49.99 a year, the highest monthly price among the apps we rank.
- We found no library export published.
- We found no barcode scanning published.
- Its Google Play data safety section notes data may be shared with third parties.
Seven other trackers, alphabetically
Basmo
A reading journal and session tracker with Kindle highlight sync, held back by a heavy tracking label.
Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android
Price: Free to start; Basmo Premium: $4.99 a month or $39.99 a year (US App Store)
How it differs from Fable
BookBuddy
The best way to catalogue the physical books you own, with the most open import and export options here.
Platforms: iPhone, iPad
Price: Free to start; BookBuddy Pro (lifetime): $9.99; Online Sharing: from $1.99 a month (optional)
How it differs from Fable
- Does not list clubs; Fable does. US App Store
- Publishes scan (barcode or page photo); Fable does not list it. US App Store
- CSV import from Goodreads, LibraryThing and Google Books; export as CSV, PDF or HTML. US App Store
Bookly
Built around a reading timer that turns every session into stats, with a confusing set of Pro prices.
Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android
Price: Free to start; Bookly Pro: App Store lists options from $4.99 for one month to $29.99 for one year, plus a $79.99 Pro option
How it differs from Fable
- Does not list clubs; Fable does. getbookly.com
- Publishes scan (barcode or page photo); Fable does not list it. getbookly.com
- Reading timer, reading speed, notes and quotes by typing, voice or photo. getbookly.com
Goodreads
The biggest catalogue and community, free, but with simpler stats, no public API and Amazon's data practices.
Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android, web
Price: Free, no subscription
How it differs from Fable
- Publishes scan (barcode or page photo); Fable does not list it. goodreads.com/about/us
- Launched January 2007; Amazon announced the acquisition on March 28, 2013. goodreads.com/about/us
- Reported over 150 million members in September 2023. Wikipedia
Hardcover
A polished reading tracker with a public API and one of the lightest privacy labels in this list.
Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android, web
Price: Free core app; Supporter: $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year (US App Store)
How it differs from Fable
- Does not list clubs; Fable does. US App Store
- Goodreads import and reading stats and goals. US App Store
- GraphQL API with OAuth for developers. docs.hardcover.app
Literal
A free, ad-free tracker that imports your Goodreads history straight from your public profile, with no paywalled social features.
Platforms: iPhone, iPad, web (Android listed as coming soon)
Price: Free, no in-app purchases on the App Store; Optional membership: Plus $40 a year, Supporter $80 a year
How it differs from Fable
- Publishes scan (barcode or page photo); Fable does not list it. literal.club/guides
- Import from Goodreads direct from your public profile, no CSV needed; StoryGraph CSV also supported. literal.club/guides
- Clubs of any size, public or private, are free. literal.club/book-club-app
The StoryGraph
The strongest all-round reading tracker: the deepest stats, easy Goodreads import and spoiler-aware buddy reads.
Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android, web
Price: Free core app; StoryGraph Plus: $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year (US App Store)
How it differs from Fable
- Publishes scan (barcode or page photo); Fable does not list it. thestorygraph.com
- Imports currently-reading, read, to-read and did-not-finish shelves from Goodreads, and turns custom shelves into tags. thestorygraph.com
- Half and quarter-star ratings, did-not-finish and owned markers, content warnings. thestorygraph.com
Not a tracker: Magic Bookmark keeps your exact place in a print book or audiobook and can be used alongside any of these.
Questions about Fable alternatives
What is the best alternative to Fable?
It depends on why you are leaving. We list the other trackers with no scores; each card shows how it differs from Fable, with sources.
Can I move my history from Fable to another app?
Fable imports from Goodreads by in-app sign-in or CSV file, and its Google Play listing mentions Kindle list imports; we found no export published. The import and export table shows what each app takes in and gives back.