Free, open-source alternatives to Trakt
Track the shows and films you watch. 4 apps you can run yourself instead of Trakt, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
YamtrackBest match
Media tracker for movies, tv shows, anime, manga, video games and books.
ryot
Track various facets of your life - media, fitness, etc.
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.
Movary
Web app to track and rate your watched movies.
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Why replace Trakt?
Trakt 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 Trakt?
Yamtrack is the closest open-source replacement for Trakt in our list. ryot and Watcharr are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to Trakt?
Yes. All 4 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.