Compare · 2026
Bookshelves vs StoryGraph
Not enemies. Different jobs. Stop putting the wrong one in the bio.
StoryGraph is a reading tracker with mood and content data. Bookshelves is a visual bookshelf link-in-bio for public sharing and buy links. Creators often use StoryGraph privately and Bookshelves as the Instagram/TikTok bio.
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Last updated: July 29, 2026 · Also live as Booktree (booktree.xyz)
| Capability | StoryGraph | Bookshelves |
|---|---|---|
| Mood tracking / stats | Best-in-class | No |
| Reading community | Strong | Light |
| Public shoppable bio | Weak | Core |
| Affiliate buy links | Not core | Native 0% cut |
| TikTok aesthetic shelves | No | Yes |
“Track where the data is best. Sell where the covers are obvious.”
Keep StoryGraph. Fix the bio.
Questions? Answered.
- Do I need Bookshelves if I use StoryGraph?
- If anyone outside your tracker friends hits your social bio, yes — you need a public conversion layer. StoryGraph doesn’t replace covers + buy links on TikTok.
Your shelf. One link.
bookshelves.me/you — free to start. Live before your next post.