CampusBooks.com is a textbook price comparison site students use to search for textbooks across multiple online retailers.

We spoke with Alex Carter, CEO of CampusBooks, to learn more about the platform and how ISBNdb is being used in the product.

Can you introduce your product?

CampusBooks is a real-time book price comparison platform designed to help students find the best deals on textbooks. By searching across multiple retailers, we ensure that students can buy or rent textbooks at the lowest possible prices.

What’s your mission?

Our goal is simple: help students save money on required course materials. By providing a side-by-side comparison of book prices and rental options, we empower students to make informed purchasing decisions.

Our platform caters primarily to college students, but we also serve parents, educators, and lifelong learners looking for affordable books.

Why book data is important to your business?

Books are at the core of what we do. Without accurate book data, it would be impossible to provide students with reliable price comparisons. Since textbooks come in multiple editions, and many courses require specific ISBNs, having a trusted book database is crucial for ensuring students find the correct materials.

How CampusBooks use ISBNdb?

To power our platform with accurate book data, we rely on ISBNdb—a large book database that helps us ensure students always find the right edition at the best price.

📌 The Related ISBNs data point helps to provide searchers with multiple options including other editions or formats, which may be cheaper to buy (if the edition is not a critical issue).

📌 Enriching book listings – ISBNdb provides detailed book metadata, helping us present clear, accurate product information.

Why did you choose ISBNdb over other book databases?

We evaluated several databases including free options, but ISBNdb stood out for a few key reasons:

✅ Scalability – ISBNdb supports high-volume ISBN lookups, making it perfect for our large-scale search operations during high season when students need textbooks for the coming semester.

✅ Affordable pricing – ISBNdb’s flexible API pricing fits our budget.

Would you recommend ISBNdb to other businesses?

ISBNdb is a great service for any business that relies on accurate book data. Whether you’re building a book-related app, an e-commerce site, or a book cataloging service, ISBNdb delivers reliable, structured data that makes development easier.