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cloudLibrary vs hoopla: catalog facts
cloudLibrary	hoopla
Free Free to use with a library card from a participating library.	Free Free with a card from a participating public library.
Android, iOS, Web	Android, iOS, Web
Borrows ebooks and audiobooks at no cost through your library Apps for phones, tablets and Fire devices, plus web reading	Ebooks, audiobooks, comics and video in one app Instant streaming without holds
Only works if your library subscribes to cloudLibrary Requires a library ID and PIN to sign in	Requires a card from a participating library Catalog varies by library
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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