Simple, Honest Pricing
Plans are for library creators. Members are always free.
Start free for as long as you need. Upgrade when you're ready for more capacity and admin tools.
Free
Perfect for families and small groups
No credit card required
- 200 books
- 30 active members*
- Unlimited book lending
- 1 library admin
- 3 featured books
- 1 reading plan
- 1 pickup spot
- Self-service checkout
- Automated reminders
- Reading progress tracking
- ISBN barcode scanning
- Email support
- All core features
Growth
Build your community with powerful admin tools
Save $60/year
Billed annually ($228/year)
- Unlimited books
- 250 active members*
- Up to 3 admins
- Unlimited reading plans
- Unlimited featured books
- Multiple pickup spots
- Auto-approval & trusted members
- Bulk approve & bulk respond
- Advanced analytics
- Data export
- Loan escalation resolution
- Priority support (24hr)
Plus
For growing communities that need advanced tools
Save $108/year
Billed annually ($480/year)
- Unlimited books
- 750 active members*
- Unlimited admins
- Everything in Growth, plus:
- Queue health monitoring
- Reliability monitoring & dispute resolution dashboard
- Custom library tags
Looking to join a library? Members always use Agathos for free — no plan needed. These plans are for the person creating and managing the library. Get Started
* Active members are those who have logged in within the last 90 days or have an active loan. You can invite as many members as you want—only active ones count toward your limit.
Every Plan Includes
The core platform is free for every library—members always get the full experience
Mobile Scanning
Scan ISBN barcodes with your phone camera
Automated Lending
Request, approve, and track loans automatically
Loan Messaging
Chat directly with lenders and borrowers on every loan
Self-Service Checkout
Members borrow and return books themselves
Reading Tracking
Track progress from 0% to 100% with milestones
Activity Feeds
See what your community is reading
Notifications
Email and push for due dates and requests
Member Contributions
Members share their personal books
Waitlist Management
Automatic waitlists for popular books
Reliability Scoring
Accountability that builds community trust
Privacy Controls
Members control what reading activity is shared
100% Ad-Free
No ads, ever—clean and focused experience
Compare Plans
All plans include the full member experience. Here's what changes for library admins.
| Feature | Free | Growth | Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 200 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Active members | 30 | 250 | 750 |
| Admin seats | 1 | 3 | Unlimited |
| Reading plans | 1 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Featured books | 3 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Pickup spots | 1 | Multiple | Multiple |
| Auto-approval rules | — | ||
| Bulk operations | — | ||
| Analytics | Basic | Advanced | Advanced |
| Data export | — | CSV | CSV |
| Queue health monitoring | — | — | |
| Loan escalation resolution | — | ||
| Dispute resolution dashboard | — | — | |
| Reliability monitoring | — | — | |
| Custom library tags | — | — | |
| Support | Priority (24hr) | Priority (24hr) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I try before I buy?
Yes! The Free plan is yours forever—no trial period. It includes up to 200 books and 30 active members, core lending, scanning, loan messaging, notifications, and reading tracking. Paid plans unlock more capacity and admin tools like analytics, multiple admins, and auto-approval.
What counts as an "active member"?
A member is considered "active" if they've logged in within the last 90 days or currently have a book checked out. This means you can invite your entire community without worrying about inactive members counting against your limit.
What do members see on the free plan?
Members always get the full experience regardless of your library's plan—browsing, borrowing, loan messaging, reading progress, activity feeds, and notifications. Plan limits only affect admin tools. Members never have to pay or upgrade to use the library.
Do members need to pay anything?
Never. Members browse, borrow, track reading, and get notifications completely free. These plans are for the person who creates and manages the library. If you were invited to join a library, you don't need a plan.
What happens if I cancel?
Cancel anytime from Manage Subscription in your library's Plan & billing settings (this opens our secure billing portal). Your library remains accessible until the end of your billing period, then it moves to the Free tier. If your usage is above the Free plan's limits at that point, you get a 14-day grace period to reduce usage before the library is frozen. Your data is preserved — extra reading plans are archived, not deleted. See our refund policy.
How do I upgrade or downgrade?
Upgrades and switches between paid plans happen in-app under Change Plan — upgrades take effect immediately, and downgrades take effect at the end of your current billing period. To go back to Free, use Cancel Subscription instead (handled in the billing portal so refunds and retention offers stay in one place).
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards and other payment methods through our payment processor, Paddle. At checkout, you'll see your local currency and any applicable VAT or sales tax based on your billing address.
Do members need to install the app?
No. Members can browse, borrow, and track reading in any web browser. The free iOS and Android apps are optional and recommended for push notifications and the best mobile experience.
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Start free and upgrade when you're ready, or jump straight to a plan that fits your community.
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See our Refund Policy for cancellation and refund information.