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 Open Source and Movie Database. 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.

    88 lib.reviews alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  2. Listal icon
     34 likes

    Listal is a web-based DVD, music, game, book and many other things collection manager.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  3. KinoPoisk icon
     7 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  4. Showly OSS icon
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    Showly is modern, slick, open source Android TV Shows Tracker. This fork gets rid of all proprietary tracking libraries.

    40 Showly OSS alternatives

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  5. Serializd icon
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    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.

    58 Serializd alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  6. 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.

    61 Cronica alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    • visionOS
     
  7. Playpilot icon
     8 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
     
  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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. 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.

    59 Showcase alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
  10. libremdb icon
     9 likes

    A FOSS alternative front-end to IMDb.

    9 libremdb alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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  11. 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

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
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  12. 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.

    35 AllMovie alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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