A cosier StoryGraph alternative
The StoryGraph is brilliant for data and mood-based stats. Otium is for readers who also want it to feel cosy, playful and beautiful — real bookshelves, streaks, and a recap you’ll want to post.
Free 7-day trial · import your existing library · no Amazon, your data stays yours.
StoryGraph is great — here’s where Otium goes further
We love what The StoryGraph did for stats and moods. If that’s all you want, it’s excellent. But if you want your tracker to feel like a warm reading nook — with motivation built in — Otium adds a layer StoryGraph doesn’t.
🪵 Real bookshelvesBrowse your collection as cosy wooden shelves with actual book spines, not just lists.
🎮 Streaks & leaguesDaily streaks, freeze days, badges and reading leagues turn reading into a gentle game.
🌶️ Spice, tropes & tearsRate the spice level, tag tropes, and log every book that made you cry — made for romance & romantasy.
🎁 Gift-able wishlistShare a wishlist link so friends can reserve and gift your next reads.
StoryGraph vs Otium
| Feature | StoryGraph | Otium |
|---|---|---|
| Mood & stats tracking | ✓ | ✓ plus a shareable recap |
| Cosy bookshelf / spine view | — | ✓ |
| Streaks, leagues & badges | — | ✓ |
| Spice 🌶️, trope & tear ratings | — | ✓ |
| Gift-able wishlist links | — | ✓ |
| Collections & series order | ✓ | ✓ |
| Installable, works offline | ✓ | ✓ |
| 10 languages | — | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
- Can I switch from StoryGraph easily?
- Yes — export your library to CSV and import it into Otium. You can also import directly from a Goodreads export.
- Does Otium have mood and stats tracking like StoryGraph?
- Yes — mood tags, genres, pace and a full set of stats, plus a beautiful year-in-books recap you can share.
- What does Otium add that StoryGraph doesn’t?
- Cosy bookshelves with real spines, reading streaks and leagues, spice/trope/tear ratings for romance readers, and a gift-able wishlist.
- Is it free?
- Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial, then a small subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase.