The StoryGraph alternative for books, movies and TV

Curate is a free, ad-free alternative to The StoryGraph that covers books, movies and TV shows, and prioritises discovery through real human recommendations rather than AI algorithms.

Three reasons to choose Curate over The StoryGraph

  1. Books, films and TV in one library. The StoryGraph is for books only. Curate covers books, films and TV together, with one profile, one set of collections and one place to see everything you've queued, started, stopped and finished.
  2. Human curation, not algorithmic recommendations. The StoryGraph relies on AI recommendations that can often feel a bit generic. Curate is proudly anti-algorithm. Discovery comes from people: the people you follow and recommendations from named authors, directors and other public figures you admire. It's a different way of finding your next book, and the next film or series.
  3. Modern, considered design. The StoryGraph packs a lot in, and its interface can feel clunky and a little dated as a result. Curate was designed from scratch to feel modern, clean and quick: an uncluttered library, clear statuses and a layout that stays out of your way. It's an app that's a pleasure to open every day, not a chore to keep up.

If that sounds like your kind of thing, create an account now. It's completely free, takes about 10 seconds, and all you need is a Google account.

Where The StoryGraph is stronger

For readers who enjoy granular, multi-dimensional logging (mood, plot, pacing, quarter-star ratings and so on) with cool stats and AI recommendations, The StoryGraph is for you. Curate is built on the opposite idea: simplicity. Logging should never get in the way of reading and human-first discovery, while simpler, often results in better recommendations.

Importing takes a few minutes

  1. Sign in at thestorygraph.com, open the menu at the top right and go to Manage Account → Manage Your Data.
  2. Click Export StoryGraph Library. The StoryGraph emails you a CSV file.
  3. Sign in to Curate (it's free - just requires a Google account), then choose the Import option after onboarding.
  4. Choose StoryGraph and upload the CSV file.

Questions

What data can be imported from The StoryGraph?

Everything in your export from The StoryGraph. Your books come across with their ratings, reviews and read dates, and your tags become collections. You choose who can see your imported reviews.

How does tracking differ on Curate?

Hardly at all. Curate uses four statuses: queued, started, finished and stopped. 'Read' becomes finished, 'Currently reading' becomes started, 'To-read' becomes queued and 'Did not finish' becomes stopped.

What happens to quarter-star ratings?

Curate uses half stars, so you choose whether quarter stars are rounded up or down when you import.

Is Curate free?

Yes. Curate is free to use, and there are no ads (and never will be).

Does Curate work on my phone?

Yes. Curate works in any browser and installs on iPhone and Android.