Free, open-source alternatives to Letterboxd
Log and rate the films you watch. 5 apps you can run yourself instead of Letterboxd, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
MovaryBest match
Web app to track and rate your watched movies.
Yamtrack
Media tracker for movies, tv shows, anime, manga, video games and books.
Watcharr
Add and track all the shows and movies you are watching. Comes with user authentication, modern and clean UI and a very simple setup.
ryot
Track various facets of your life - media, fitness, etc.
Ratelog
Movie tracker and rating app (alternative to Letterboxd).
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Why replace Letterboxd?
Letterboxd works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to Letterboxd?
Movary is the closest open-source replacement for Letterboxd in our list. Yamtrack and Watcharr are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to Letterboxd?
Yes. All 5 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.