MovieLens AlternativesMovie Review Sites & Movie Databases like MovieLens

MovieLens is described as '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' and is a Movie Review site in the video & movies category. There are more than 50 alternatives to MovieLens, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, iPad and Android Tablet apps. The best MovieLens alternative is IMDb, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to MovieLens are Trakt.tv, Simkl, Letterboxd and JustWatch.

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  1. IMDb icon
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    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.

    143 IMDb alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    IMDb vs MovieLens Comments
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    Negative
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    IMDB is not personalized recommendation engine, it is merely a catalog with global ratings

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Negative
    0

    Doesn't give personalised rating

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • IMDb is Freemium and ProprietaryMovieLens is Free and Proprietary
  2. Trakt.tv icon
     158 likes

    Automatically track your TV shows and movies with Trakt's seamless media center integration. Discover new recommendations based on your taste, check in via mobile, sync across devices, and explore available streaming options. Engage in social features and user ratings.

    105 Trakt.tv alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Trakt.tv vs MovieLens Comments
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    Negative
    0

    It doesn't make personalised rating.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Trakt.tv is Freemium and ProprietaryMovieLens is Free and Proprietary
    • Trakt.tv is LightweightMovieLens is not according to our users
  3. Simkl icon
     217 likes

    Centralizes TV, anime, and movie tracking with automatic logging, real-time alerts, personalized watchlists, discovery tools, global streaming availability, subscription dashboards, seamless data import, and community engagement for casual to advanced users.

    168 Simkl alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Discord
    • Google Chrome
    • VLC media player
    • Jellyfin
    • Crunchyroll
    • Plex
    • Emby
    • Kodi
    • Netflix
     
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    Simkl vs MovieLens Comments
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    Negative
    0

    It doesn't make personalised rating.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Simkl is Freemium and ProprietaryMovieLens is Free and Proprietary
  4. Letterboxd icon
     113 likes

    Keep a detailed log of watched films, review and rate movies, create customizable lists, interact with a global film community, track statistics, discover new releases, follow friends' activities, use filtering tools, and export your viewing data easily.

    140 Letterboxd alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  5. JustWatch icon
     100 likes

    Find out where to watch movies and tv shows legally online with JustWatch. The streaming search engine.

    114 JustWatch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Android TV
     
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    JustWatch vs MovieLens Comments
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    Negative
    0

    It doesn't make personalised rating.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • JustWatch is Freemium and ProprietaryMovieLens is Free and Proprietary
    • JustWatch is LightweightMovieLens is not according to our users
  6. ratehouse icon
     47 likes

    Ratings, reviews, discussions, recommendations, lists for all media genres: music, movies, tv shows, books, video games, and podcasts. Like IMDb or Goodreads, but with more media types. Join ratehouse to consolidate your entertainment and art interests.

    127 ratehouse alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. TasteDive icon
     67 likes

    TasteDive (formerly TasteKid) is a recommendation engine for music, movies, authors and books. Just type in your favorite bands, artists, movie titles, book titles or authors, separated by commas, and TasteDive will suggest other things that you may enjoy.

    70 TasteDive alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. Criticker icon
     49 likes

    Criticker.com is an independent, self-funded recommendation platform that has been online since 2005, free from third-party influence. Built and maintained by a small team of passionate movie lovers, Criticker helps film, TV and gaming enthusiasts discover titles that truly...

    76 Criticker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Criticker vs MovieLens Comments
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    Positive
    0

    Criticker does personalised ratings based on users' ratings, similar to MovieLens. The difference is that Criticker focuses on similarities in the tastes of service users.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    better than movielens predictions

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Criticker is Free and ProprietaryMovieLens is also Free and Proprietary
  9. 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
     
  10. Taste.io icon
     18 likes

    Taste.io is a personalized movie recommendation app. Unlike the major rating sites, this suggestion engine is designed to return personalized matches with no commercial bias.

    29 Taste.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Taste.io vs MovieLens Comments
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    Positive
    0

    It does a similar job as MovieLens but worse.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Taste.io is Freemium and ProprietaryMovieLens is Free and Proprietary
    • Taste.io is LightweightMovieLens is not according to our users
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