What Tablif read on SelfShelf's site
SelfShelf describes itself as: “SelfShelf: Your Digital Bookshelf”
- Price model: free tier
- Free tier: Free forever
- Stage: Live, no waitlist
- Alternative to: Goodreads
- How it differs: “Most book trackers are lists. SelfShelf puts your books on real-looking shelves in a cosy room that you decorate yourself”
What it is
Calls itself “virtual bookshelf and reading tracker”.
- Calls itself: virtual bookshelf and reading tracker
“SelfShelf is a free virtual bookshelf and reading tracker.”
Where it puts itself
Positions itself as an alternative to Goodreads.
- Alternative to: Goodreads
“Most book trackers are lists. SelfShelf puts your books on real-looking shelves in a cosy room that you decorate yourself”
“…looking for a simpler, more visual alternative to apps like Goodreads.”
What it costs
A free tier, free forever.
- Free plan: free forever
“SelfShelf is a free virtual bookshelf and reading tracker.”
“Free, private by default, and yours to arrange.”
Who it sells to
Sells to consumers.
- Sells to: consumers
“It’s for readers who love the look of their books as much as reading them.”
How it runs
A web app. Hosted in the cloud. Built with Supabase.
- Kind: web
- Runs where: cloud / hosted
- Auth: Supabase
“…in any modern web browser on phone, tablet or computer”
“…rngztnkrfzywufzxrbad.supabase.co”
What it works with
Names Goodreads on its pages.
- Names: Goodreads
“Move your Goodreads library”
“SelfShelf is your own little corner of the internet for all things books.”
What it offers as proof
Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up.
- Instant signup: yes
- Trial asks for: nothing
“Create My Shelf”
Sources
Tablif read these pages, last on 11 Nov 2026. Everything above is what the product says about itself; Tablif does not verify every claim.
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