Libib vs Plumerie: Which is right for you?
Libib catalogs everything you own — books, movies, music, games — in one clean interface. Plumerie focuses on books and goes deeper: family sharing, two-sided lending, and multilingual ISBN support.
At a glance
This comparison is honest. We note where Libib is stronger.
| Feature | Libib | Plumerie |
|---|---|---|
| Book cataloging(Libib also covers movies, music, games) | ||
| Barcode scanning | ||
| Web app | ||
| iOS app(Libib native; Plumerie PWA) | ||
| Android app(Libib native; Plumerie PWA) | ||
| Family sharing (shared catalog)(Libib multi-user on Pro only; Plumerie free for up to 5) | ||
| Lending tracking(Libib notes only; Plumerie two-sided) | ||
| Borrower notifications | ||
| Want list | ||
| Multilingual book data(Plumerie: 28 countries, Finnish ISBN routing) | ||
| Tags and custom fields | ||
| Location tracking (room, shelf) | ||
| Read / unread status | ||
| Goodreads import(Plumerie via CSV) | ||
| Multiple media types(Libib: books, movies, music, games) | ||
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Where Libib excels
Multi-media cataloging
Libib handles books, movies, music, video games, and board games in a single interface. If you want one app for everything you own — not just books — Libib is more versatile.
Generous free tier
The free tier allows up to 5,000 items across up to 100 personal libraries. For most users, that's plenty. The interface is clean and fast.
Established platform
Libib has been around since 2013 with an active user community, school and library adoption, and a stable feature set.
Where Plumerie is different
Book-specific depth
Plumerie is built for books only, which means features a general media catalog can't justify: family library sharing with a unified catalog, location tracking by room and shelf, and a multilingual book data pipeline that handles Finnish, French, German, and Swedish ISBNs natively.
Two-sided lending
Plumerie's lending is a two-sided system — the borrower receives an invite and can see the loan on their end. Libib offers only notes-based tracking, with no borrower-side experience.
Want list and anti-consumption focus
Plumerie includes a dedicated want list to track books you'd like to own. Libib has no want list feature. Plumerie is also built around an anti-consumption philosophy — helping you read what you own before buying more.
Who should use which
Use Libib if you…
- →Want to catalog movies, music, games, and books in one app
- →Have a large multi-media collection
- →Don't need family sharing or two-sided lending
- →Prefer a native iOS or Android app
Use Plumerie if you…
- Books are your focus and you want depth over breadth
- Share a library with family members
- Need lending tracking that works for both lender and borrower
- Manage books across rooms and shelves
- Use non-English ISBNs (Finnish, French, German, Swedish)
The honest summary
Libib is wider. Plumerie is deeper. If you catalog everything you own across media types, Libib is the more versatile choice. If you catalog books specifically — and especially if you lend, share with family, or read in multiple languages — Plumerie does things Libib doesn't.
Frequently asked questions
Can I import my Libib library into Plumerie?
Not directly. You can export from Libib as CSV and import into Plumerie using the CSV import feature, though some field mapping may be needed.
Is Libib free?
The free tier allows up to 5,000 items across up to 100 libraries. The Pro tier ($9/month or $99/year) adds multi-user access, custom sorting, and advanced features.
Does Libib track lending?
Only through manual notes — there's no dedicated lending system with borrower notifications or return tracking.
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Last verified: 2026-04-10
