StoryGraph vs Plumerie: Which is right for you?
Both are independent, ad-free, and anti-Amazon. But they solve different problems. Here is how to decide.
“StoryGraph tracks your reading.
Plumerie manages your library.”
Many readers use both.
At a glance
| Feature | StoryGraph | Plumerie |
|---|---|---|
| Reading status tracking | ||
| Personal ratings | ||
| To-read list | ||
| CSV data export | ||
| Reading statistics and analytics(StoryGraph wins here) | ||
| Quarter-star ratings(StoryGraph wins here) | ||
| Content warnings(StoryGraph wins here) | ||
| Mood and pace tracking(StoryGraph wins here) | ||
| Physical library cataloging(Plumerie's core purpose) | ||
| Barcode scanning | ||
| Multi-location tracking (rooms, shelves) | ||
| Family sharing (shared catalog)(Unique to Plumerie) | ||
| Book lending tracker | ||
| Multilingual support (28 languages) | ||
| Offline support | ||
| Ads in the app | ||
| Independent (not Amazon) |
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Where StoryGraph excels
Reading analytics and statistics
StoryGraph's year-in-review data, pace tracking, genre breakdowns, and mood analysis are genuinely excellent. If you love reading data, StoryGraph delivers.
Quarter-star ratings and content warnings
StoryGraph offers more nuanced rating options and lets you add and see content warnings on books — features readers have wanted on Goodreads for years.
Also ad-free and independent
StoryGraph is not owned by Amazon. It runs no ads. On these values, both apps are aligned.
Where Plumerie is different
Physical library management
StoryGraph is a reading tracker. It does not help you know where a book is on your shelf, manage a household collection, or track books by room. Plumerie is a library manager — the physical collection is its whole purpose.
Family sharing
Plumerie lets up to 5 family members share one catalog. StoryGraph has no shared catalog feature. If you live with other readers, Plumerie is the only option.
Book lending
Plumerie tracks who has your books and when they are coming back. StoryGraph has no lending features.
Barcode scanning
Open Plumerie on your phone, point it at a barcode, and the book is added instantly. StoryGraph does not offer barcode scanning for physical books.
Who should use which
Use StoryGraph if you…
- →Love detailed reading stats and year-in-review data
- →Want quarter-star ratings and content warnings
- →Track audiobooks and e-books as much as physical books
- →Value reading analytics more than collection management
Use Plumerie if you…
- Own physical books and want to catalog them
- Share books with family or a household
- Lend books and want to track who has what
- Want to know where every book is in your home
- Read in multiple languages
StoryGraph and Plumerie serve different needs. Using both together is a reasonable choice.
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Last verified: 2026-04-10
