Bookvela

Your private library, beautifully organized.

Bookvela is an elegant home-library app for discerning collectors. Catalog, preserve, and share your collection with family — effortlessly.

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No credit card required. Unlimited family seats included.

Crafted for serious collections

Everything you need to steward a private library with taste and precision.

Elegant cataloging

Scan ISBNs or add by hand. Capture editions, provenance, condition, and custom fields to reflect the character of your collection.

Family sharing, unlimited

Invite your household to browse, borrow, and help maintain the catalog — at no extra cost.

Private by design

Your library is your haven. Keep it private, or selectively share lists with trusted friends.

Gorgeous on any device

A web app that feels native on phone, tablet, and desktop — refined typography and calm interactions.

Reading & lending logs

Track reading history, notes, and who borrowed what — without spreadsheets.

Smart search

Find titles by author, series, subject, tags, or even your own shelf locations.

Choose your plan

Simple pricing for personal libraries — from streamlined to white-glove.

Standard

$60 /year

Everything you need to organize and enjoy your personal library.

  • ✓ Add by ISBN or barcode scan
  • ✓ Fast title search
  • ✓ Invite family & friends — full access or read-only
  • ✓ Personal tags (per-user) to organize the way you like
  • ✓ Wish list for books to buy later

14-day free trial. No credit card required. Billed annually.

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Exclusive

Collector's Edition

$600 /year

For serious collectors who want a polished, exclusive library experience.

  • ✓ Everything in Standard
  • ✓ Priority sync & secure backups across devices
  • ✓ Advanced insights (tags, read/unread, top categories)
  • ✓ White-glove onboarding for large libraries
  • ✓ Priority support
  • ✓ Exclusive, elegant interface themes

14-day free trial. No credit card required. Billed annually.

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Common questions

Can my family use Bookvela too?
Yes. Your membership includes unlimited family seats for your household.
Do you support multiple properties or rooms?
Absolutely. Use custom locations (e.g., "Townhouse — Study", "Lake House — Library") and shelf positions.
Can I export my data?
You can export your collection anytime as CSV or JSON.
What happens after the trial?
You'll be invited to choose a plan — Standard ($60/year) or Collector's Edition ($600/year). If you choose not to subscribe, your data remains safely yours.