Best Trakt Alternatives in 2026

The short answer

Choose Simkl for a managed movie, TV and anime library; SeriesGuide for Android tracking with an optional Trakt connection; or Yamtrack if you want to operate your own library. A different Trakt client can change the interface while leaving your history dependent on Trakt.

An independent movie, TV and anime serviceSimkl Lists Android without mandatory Trakt syncSeriesGuide Running your own independent libraryYamtrack

By Moviebase · Reviewed September 13, 2026 · Picks by use case, not a numerical ranking. How we selected them

Which approach fits me?

Open the situation that sounds like you. Each suggestion explains the trade-off; more than one can fit.

I want to leave the Trakt service

A separate service account removes Trakt from everyday logging. An import may still need access to your old data.

Explore Simkl

I want an Android app without connecting Trakt

Local tracking avoids making a Trakt connection a prerequisite; you still need a backup routine.

Explore SeriesGuide

I can maintain my own server

Yamtrack puts the library on your instance, with updates and recovery under your responsibility.

Explore Yamtrack

Compare at a glance

Match the main feature to your routine. Free access and paid extras are explained in each app card.

Best Trakt Alternatives in 2026 — features and platforms
App	Best for	Key feature	Platforms
Simkl Lists	An independent movie, TV and anime service	TV + anime + movies	Web · Android · iPhone / iPad
SeriesGuide	Android without mandatory Trakt sync	Android TV tracking	Android only
Yamtrack	Running your own independent library	Mixed media on your server	Self-hosted web app · mobile and desktop browsers
Letterboxd	A film diary and review community	Film diary	Web · Android · iPhone / iPad
Moviebase	A focused movie and TV app	Movies + episodes	Android · iPhone / iPad

Find your fit

Simkl Lists

Best for: an independent movie, tv and anime service

A practical shortlist choice when you want an account outside Trakt and documented import tools.

Separate TV, anime and movies within one tracking account.

Dedicated anime organization
Compatible tracking integrations

The trade-off: Integration support varies by service; check Pro/VIP requirements.

Platforms: Web · Android · iPhone / iPad
Free & paid: Free account; optional Pro/VIP.

Account: Simkl account; Trakt is an optional import source.
Media: Movies, TV episodes and anime.
Imports: Documented Trakt, CSV and other source imports; check field mapping.
Exports: Export and backup options have plan differences; check the official export page before subscribing.

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SeriesGuide

Best for: android without mandatory trakt sync

Keep episode tracking on Android and connect Trakt only when you want that integration.

An Android tracker built around shows, episodes and lists.

Upcoming episode overview
Optional Trakt connection

The trade-off: Android only.

Platforms: Android only
Free & paid: Free core tracking; optional paid features.

Account: Local tracking; optional Trakt and separate SeriesGuide Cloud services.
Media: TV episodes and movies.
Imports: SeriesGuide file restore and optional Trakt connection; formats are not interchangeable.
Exports: File backups are separate from cloud synchronization.

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Yamtrack

Best for: running your own independent library

Best when leaving a hosted service is worth taking responsibility for a server.

A self-hosted library for watching, reading and playing.

Custom entries, progress and notes
CSV export and collaborative lists

The trade-off: You run the server, arrange remote access and maintain backups.

Platforms: Self-hosted web app · mobile and desktop browsers
Free & paid: Free open-source software; hosting and maintenance are your responsibility.

Account: Account on your own instance; no Trakt account needed for manual tracking.
Media: Films, TV, anime, books, games, manga, comics and board games.
Imports: Release documentation lists Trakt and other service imports, including periodic imports.
Exports: Tracked-media CSV export and reimport; server backups remain a separate task.

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Letterboxd

Best for: a film diary and review community

Choose it for movie logs and reviews. It does not replace a complete TV episode-progress workflow.

Build a film diary with ratings, reviews and themed lists.

Dated diary entries
Follow film fans

The trade-off: Not an episode-by-episode TV tracker.

Platforms: Web · Android · iPhone / iPad
Free & paid: Free diary and lists; paid Pro/Patron extras.

Account: Letterboxd account; independent of Trakt.
Media: Film diary and ratings; not an episode tracker.
Imports: CSV import with movie identifiers, dates, ratings and reviews.
Exports: Account data export; keep your original archive and verify the fields you need.

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Moviebase

Best for: a focused movie and tv app

Consider Moviebase for personal lists and episode progress, with Trakt sync optional.

Keep movie history and episode progress in one library.

Custom lists and discovery
Optional Trakt sync

The trade-off: Statistics and ad removal require Premium.

Platforms: Android · iPhone / iPad
Free & paid: Free tracking; optional Premium.

Account: Moviebase app; Trakt connection is optional, not the definition of your tracking workflow.
Media: Movies and TV episodes.
Imports: Check the source and format available in your installed Moviebase version. More imports are planned.
Exports: Do not assume every field or platform has an export. Check your installed version before switching.

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Before you choose

Independent service: you → a new service account → that service’s library. Optional client sync: you → a local app → Trakt only when connected. Required client: you → another interface → your Trakt account. Decide which dependency you actually want to remove.

Apps such as Cinopsys and Watcht are Trakt-oriented clients in our competitor catalog. Treat them as interface alternatives, not evidence that you can leave Trakt. Check each client’s current offline and sign-in behavior.

Before switching, save the original export, list the fields you care about, test a small sample and inspect a rewatch, a dated rating and a partially watched season. A successful title match does not prove your dates, notes or repeats survived.

Free tracking is not a promise of unlimited lists, automated backups or every integration. Avoid cancelling your old account until you have checked your new library.

Moving your history to Moviebase? Check the source and file format supported in your installed version. More imports are planned; availability can differ by platform.

How we selected these apps

Written by Moviebase. We matched documented features to each use case using official listings and product documentation reviewed September 12–13, 2026. Logos are publisher artwork. These are editorial recommendations, not hands-on test results. Store availability, features and plans can vary by region and platform.

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Questions

Does changing a Trakt client let me leave Trakt?

Only if the app supports an independent workflow. A Trakt-required client still uses your Trakt account; optional sync and independent services are different choices.

Can I move a Trakt export directly into Moviebase?

Check the import sources and file formats offered in your installed Moviebase version. Do not assume any arbitrary Trakt JSON or CSV is accepted. Additional imports are planned.