The Movie Database AlternativesOnly apps from the EU

The best alternative to The Movie Database is JustWatch, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to The Movie Database and eight of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to The Movie Database are Filmweb, TVmaze, Playpilot and Movary.

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The Movie Database alternatives are mainly Movie Databases, but if you're looking for Movie Review Sites or Episode Trackers you can filter on that. 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 The Movie Database .
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The Movie Database alternatives page was last updated Jun 24, 2025
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  1. JustWatch icon

    JustWatch

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

    102 JustWatch alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android TV
    • Apple TV
    Track prices drops

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Content Discovery
    2.  Meta-Search
    3.  Movie Streaming
    4.  Aggregator
    5.  Personalized Recommendations
    6.  Track movies
    7.  TV Streaming
    8.  User Rating
    9.  Where to Watch
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Cloud Sync

    JustWatch VS The Movie Database

     
  2. Filmweb icon

    Filmweb

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Filmweb Features

    1.  Personalized Recommendations
    2.  Ratings
    3.  Track movies

    Filmweb VS The Movie Database

     
  4. TVmaze icon

    TVmaze

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    A TV database that provides a wide variety of tools to manage your favorite shows.

    60 TVmaze alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Calendar of shows you're following.

    TVmaze Features

    1.  Calendar View
    2.  Tv schedule

    TVmaze VS The Movie Database

     
  5. Playpilot icon

    Playpilot

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    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.

    109 Playpilot alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
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    Playpilot Features

    1.  Track movies
    2.  TV Streaming

    Playpilot VS The Movie Database

     
  6. Movary icon

    Movary

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    Movary is a free and open source web application to track, rate and explore your movie watch history. You can host it for yourself and others. It offers detailed statistics, third-party integrations for importing and exporting your history from platforms like Trakt, Letterboxd...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Dashboard

    Movary Features

    1.  Ad-free

    Movary VS The Movie Database

     

    • Movary is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to The Movie Database .

    • Movary is Free and Open SourceThe Movie Database is Free and Proprietary
  7. Collectorz.com Movie Collector icon

    Collectorz.com Movie Collector

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    Easily catalog your movies, books, music, comics and games. Work on your phone, tablet or computer and sync data between them.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Movie Collector main screen

    Collectorz.com Movie Collector Features

    1.  Scanner
    2.  Catalog

    Collectorz.com Movie Collector VS The Movie Database

     

    • Collectorz.com Movie Collector is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to The Movie Database .

    • Collectorz.com Movie Collector is the most popular commercial alternative to The Movie Database .

    • Collectorz.com Movie Collector is Paid and ProprietaryThe Movie Database is Free and Proprietary
  9. MovieDict icon

    MovieDict

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    Have you ever tried to discuss your favorite film in a hostel abroad? Movie title translations are amazingly creative and often have little to do with the original wording. Enter MovieDict, your portable dictionary for thousands of popular movie titles. It even works offline!

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    MovieDict screenshot 1

    MovieDict Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required

    MovieDict VS The Movie Database

     
  10. Hollywoodland icon

    Hollywoodland

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    Hollywoodland is for movie enthusiasts! Discover films, TV shows, and cast & crew. Get details like genres, cast, release dates, ratings, and more. Bookmark your favorite movies and TV shows, and keep track of what you’ve watched.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Hollywoodland screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Dark Mode

    Hollywoodland VS The Movie Database

     
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