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Libby vs hoopla: catalog facts
Libby	hoopla
Free Free with a participating library card.	Free Free with a card from a participating public library.
Android, iOS, Web	Android, iOS, Web
Completely free to use with just a library card Wide catalog since it pulls from participating public libraries	Ebooks, audiobooks, comics and video in one app Instant streaming without holds
Book availability is limited by library card and licensed copies, often with wait lists Requires a supported library system to work at all	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
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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