Hoopla
Instant library loans for ebooks, audiobooks, comics, music, and movies—no holds.
Quick facts
- Price model
- Free
- Starting price
- Free with library card
- Best for
- Instant library borrows · Comics · Family movie night
- Replaces
- Paid movie rentals, Audible, Comic subscription services
- Platforms
- iOSAndroidWeb
- Last verified
- 2026-06-22
Why it's listed
No hold queue for many titles—useful when you want something tonight, not in three weeks.
Hoopla offers a set number of borrows per month through participating libraries, often without waiting lists. Great for movies and TV when Libby holds are too long.
The catch
Monthly borrow limits vary by library; catalog differs from Libby.
Good fit for
- Library card holders
- Comic readers
Not ideal for
- Areas without Hoopla-partner libraries
Alternatives
Libby
Borrow ebooks and audiobooks free from your public library—no monthly audiobook sub.
Replaces: Audible, Kindle Unlimited…
Kanopy
Stream thoughtful films and documentaries free through university or library membership.
Replaces: Criterion Channel, Extra documentary streaming services
Streaming Rotation Strategy
Subscribe to one streaming service at a time, binge what you want, then switch.
Replaces: Paying for Netflix, Disney+, HBO, and Apple TV+ all at once
One-Month Streaming Rule
A simple rule: never keep a streaming sub longer than one billing cycle unless actively watching.
Replaces: Forgotten auto-renew streaming apps