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Hardcover

A social network for book lovers, by book lovers

FreemiumFree TierAdded Jan 1, 2022

About

Hardcover is a community-driven book tracking social network built as a thoughtful, indie alternative to Goodreads. Track your reading, share reviews, follow friends, and discover new books — built by a small team that genuinely loves books.

Tags

booksreadingcommunitysocial

Origin Story

By Adam Fortuna

The Problem

Adam and the team felt Goodreads had stagnated and didn't represent how passionate readers actually wanted to share and discover books.

Building It

Started building in 2021 and launched publicly while building in the open with regular updates.

What It Means

A community-funded indie alternative can win against a giant if the community cares enough.

Pricing

ModelFreemium
Starting at$5/mo
Free tierAvailable

Free to use with all core features. Optional supporter membership for around $5/month to support development.

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Category

Community Building

Problems Solved

  • Tracking Books Read
  • Discovering New Books

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