Private · Focused · Yours
Track your reading.
Remember what matters.
A personal book tracker with smart notes, reading goals, and stats that help you read more intentionally.
Your library
Your entire library, organized your way
Add books with a single search. Mark books as reading, planned, or read. Track your progress page by page. Rate and tag everything. Create custom shelves to organize however you like.
Notes
Take notes that stick
Capture regular notes, citations, reviews, and summaries as you read. Then actually remember them — Candl's built-in spaced repetition system surfaces your notes for review - so your insights come back to you like a boomerang, long after you put the book down.
Goals
Set goals. Hit them.
Create reading targets with book counts and date ranges. Track your progress on the home dashboard. Archive completed goals and keep pushing forward.
Statistics
See your reading life in numbers
Books per month, total pages, average rating, reading streaks, conversion rate from planned to read. See your top authors, favorite tags, publication decades, and page count distribution — all in one place.
Authors
Follow your favorite authors
Mark authors as favorites and browse their full bibliography by language. Get notified about new releases and upcoming titles. Discover trending books and popular authors from the community.
Your data
Bring your books with you
Import your library from Goodreads via CSV upload with progress tracking and item review. Export your data anytime as JSON or CSV. Your reading history is always yours.
Everywhere
Your library follows you.
Works on phone, tablet, and desktop. Add it to your home screen and it feels like a native app.
Pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you're ready.
Free
$0
- Up to 100 books in library
- Notes & highlights
- Custom shelves
- Reading goals
- Stats & insights
- Color themes
Avid Reader
$8.90/month
- Unlimited books
- Everything in Free
- Advanced reading analytics
- Releases timeline
- 5x voting power on ideas
- Priority support
Readers love it
What readers are saying.
“Candl's simple, elegant interface makes it easy for me to keep track of and keep notes on my reading.”
“I read pretty fast and sometimes forget I've already read a book. Candl helps so much with this—I can also see which authors I want to keep reading.”
“I was looking for a non-Amazon alternative to Goodreads. Candl is perfect—clean, easy-to-use, no-fuss.”
“Candl is intuitive and refreshing to use. I track my reading list and all the books I wish to read.”
Ready to get back to reading?
Join thousands of readers who've made Candl their home for books.
Start for FreeQuestions? Answered.
Who is it for?
For readers who want to track their books without the social media noise. If you've ever lost track of what you read or wished Goodreads was simpler and more private—Candl is for you.
How is this different from Goodreads?
Candl is private by default—no followers, no public reviews, no recommendations based on your data. It's just a clean, focused space to track your reading. See a full comparison →
Is it free?
Candl is free to use. We offer an optional paid plan for readers who want extra features like reading stats and unlimited lists.
Can I import my books?
Yes. You can import your library from Goodreads, so you don't have to start from scratch.
Is there a mobile app?
Yes. Candl works on any device—phone, tablet, or desktop. Just open it in your browser and add it to your home screen.
What about my data?
Your data stays yours. Export everything in one click, and delete your account anytime—no questions asked.