Best Delicious Library Alternative (2026)
Delicious Library shut down in November 2024, leaving thousands of collectors without a home for their data. Vitrine is the best replacement: a modern, web-based collection management platform that catalogs books, movies, games, vinyl, and any other collection type. Free to start, with paid plans from £5/month.
Quick comparison: Vitrine vs Delicious Library
| Feature | Vitrine | Delicious Library |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Web (any browser) | Mac desktop only |
| Status | Actively developed | Shut down Nov 2024 |
| Collection types | Any type | Books, movies, games, music |
| Public sharing | Public collection page | None |
| Free tier | Yes — up to 100 items | N/A (discontinued) |
| Data export | CSV export | No longer available |
Where Delicious Library falls short
Delicious Library no longer exists
Delicious Library announced its shutdown in November 2024. The app no longer works, and there is no way to purchase it or migrate data through official channels. Any data still held in the app is at risk as macOS updates break compatibility.
Mac-only with no web or mobile access
Even when it was active, Delicious Library was a Mac desktop app with no web interface and no mobile app. Your collection data lived entirely on one machine — not accessible from your phone or a friend's computer.
Limited to four collection types
Delicious Library catalogued books, DVDs, games, and music — nothing else. Collectors with coins, stamps, trading cards, vinyl records, or anything outside those four categories had nowhere to go.
Why collectors switch to Vitrine
Your data stays yours and stays safe
Vitrine is a live, actively maintained web platform. Your collection is backed up, accessible from any browser, and exportable as CSV at any time. No more risk of an app disappearing overnight.
Catalog anything — not just four media types
Vitrine supports any collection type: books, movies, games, vinyl records, trading cards, coins, stamps, LEGO, art, wine, and more. Add custom fields to match exactly what you collect.
A public collection page you can share
Every Vitrine account gets a public-facing collection page. Share your library with friends, family, or the collector community — something Delicious Library never offered.
Pricing comparison
Vitrine
Free
Community plan — up to 100 items
£5/month
Hobbyist plan — up to 1,000 items
Delicious Library
N/A
Delicious Library has been discontinued
How to migrate from Delicious Library to Vitrine
- 1
Export your data from Delicious Library
If you still have access to Delicious Library, export your collection as XML via File → Export. This gives you a structured file of all your items.
- 2
Convert the export to CSV
Use a free online XML-to-CSV converter, or open the XML in a spreadsheet and save as CSV. Keep columns for title, creator, year, type, and any notes.
- 3
Import into Vitrine
Professional plan users can import directly via CSV. Community and Hobbyist users can add items manually — most collections migrate in an evening.
- 4
Set up your public collection page
Once imported, customise your public page, choose which items to display, and share the link with anyone who visited your old Delicious Library shelves.
Frequently asked questions
Can I recover my Delicious Library data?
If you still have the app installed, export your data immediately via File → Export before your macOS version breaks compatibility. The XML export can be converted to CSV and imported into Vitrine.
Does Vitrine work on Mac?
Vitrine is a web app that works in any browser on any device — Mac, PC, iPhone, Android, or tablet. There is nothing to install.
Can Vitrine catalog the same things as Delicious Library?
Yes, and much more. Vitrine handles books, movies, games, and music — plus coins, stamps, trading cards, vinyl records, LEGO, art, wine, watches, and any custom collection type.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The Community plan is free and supports up to 100 items. The Hobbyist plan at £5/month supports up to 1,000 items.
Ready to switch from Delicious Library?
Free to start. No credit card required. Your collection stays private until you choose to share it.
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