IMDb Alternatives

IMDb is described as 'Launched online in 1990 and a subsidiary of Amazon.com since 1998, IMDb is the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content, designed to help fans explore the world of movies and shows and decide what to watch' and is a leading Movie Review site in the video & movies category. There are more than 100 alternatives to IMDb for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, iPhone, Android, iPad and Android Tablet apps. The best IMDb alternative is The Movie Database , which is free. Other great apps like IMDb are Simkl, Letterboxd, Trakt.tv and Metacritic.

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IMDb alternatives are mainly Movie Databases, but if you're looking for Movie Review Sites or Episode Trackers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Movie Reviews, Movie Database and Open Source. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to IMDb.
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  1. lib.reviews icon
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    We believe that the information we use to make decisions -- about what book to read, what place to stay at or what product to buy -- will be of higher quality if we organize it transparently, through an open community.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  2. Showly OSS icon
     11 likes

    Showly is modern, slick, open source Android TV Shows Tracker. This fork gets rid of all proprietary tracking libraries.

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  3. Cronica icon
     5 likes

    Cronica's sleek design simplifies managing your watchlist and tracking episodes. Enjoy features like Up Next, release alerts, iCloud sync, trailers, and JustWatch streaming guides. Ideal for both binge-watchers and casual viewers, keeping you informed and entertained.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    • visionOS
     
  4. Serializd icon
     5 likes

    Track, rate, and review your favorite TV shows. Join the conversation. With a lively community of users, Serializd is the best place to discuss the latest "Succession" episode or find friends to talk about your "Friends" rewatch with.

    55 Serializd alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  5. Showcase icon
     1 like

    iOS app for unified tracking of movies and TV shows with real-time updates, smart alerts, curated discovery, calendar sync, streaming availability, social sharing, and home screen widgets. Enjoy ad-free experience, import history and access pro trial for enhanced tracking.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
  6. libremdb icon
     9 likes

    A FOSS alternative front-end to IMDb.

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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    libremdb vs IMDb Comments
    swapnilgnu
    1

    Technically, it is a FOSS front-end, not an alternative to IMDB. (It is good though.)

    • libremdb is Free and Open SourceIMDb is Freemium and Proprietary
    • libremdb is Privacy focusedIMDb is not according to our users
  7. KinoPoisk icon
     6 likes

    The largest Russian-language service about movies and TV series. IMDb-like database. Associated with the movie streaming service KinoPoisk HD.

    21 KinoPoisk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  8. MovieLens icon
     34 likes

    MovieLens helps you find non-commercial, personalized movie recommendations. Rate movies to build a custom taste profile, then MovieLens recommends other movies for you to watch.

    98 MovieLens alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. Filmweb icon
     11 likes

    Polish Internet movie database is an online database of information related to movies, actors, television shows, production crew personnel, video games, and most recently, fictional characters featured in visual entertainment media.

    27 Filmweb alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Filmweb vs IMDb Comments
    alecin
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    not owned by Amazon, though available only in Polish

    • Filmweb is Free and ProprietaryIMDb is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Playpilot icon
     7 likes

    Tired of jumping around between different services in search of something good to look at? Welcome to Playpilot, the ultimate streaming guide to help you find the best titles from Netflix, Viaplay, SVT Play and more than 25 other services.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
     
  11. AllMovie icon
     4 likes

    Allmovie (previously All Movie Guide) is a commercial database of information about movie stars, movies and television shows. It was founded by popular-culture archivist Michael Erlewine, who also founded Allmusic and Allgame.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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