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TV Show Tracker vs Trakt

Trakt fits better if this advantage matters most to you: A very large automation and integration ecosystem. TV Show Tracker fits better if you want a show-focused, ad-free web tracker with group and viewing-enhancement tools.

TV Show Tracker

Choose TV Show Tracker if …

You want detailed show tracking, shared planning, data controls and spoiler-conscious tools in one ad-free web product.[1][4][2]

Trakt

Choose Trakt if …

A very large automation and integration ecosystem.[5][6]

Feature comparison

There is no points-based winner. Each status assesses the area overall; it does not claim that every listed sub-feature exists. Cost and limits use a factual summary instead of a checkmark.

TV Show Tracker vs Trakt: Feature comparison
AreaTV Show TrackerTrakt
Tracking & historyShows, episodes, statuses, watch history and rewatches
Core coverage verifiedEvidence: [1]
Core coverage verifiedEvidence: [5][6]
Ratings & notesRatings, notes, mood and favorites
Core coverage verifiedEvidence: [1]
Core coverage verifiedEvidence: [5][6]
Calendar & remindersCalendar, sync, reminders and notifications
Core coverage verifiedEvidence: [1]
Core coverage verifiedEvidence: [5][6]
Discovery & recommendationsRecommendations, people and show universes
Core coverage verifiedEvidence: [1]
Core coverage verifiedEvidence: [5][6]
Streaming availabilityProvider search and subscription value analysis
Core coverage verifiedEvidence: [1]
Partly verifiedEvidence: [5][6]
Lists & groupsLists, groups, show sharing and shared planning
Core coverage verifiedEvidence: [4]
Partly verifiedEvidence: [5][6]
StatisticsUsage statistics and achievements
Core coverage verifiedEvidence: [1]
Paid plan requiredEvidence: [5][6]
Viewing enhancementsSpoiler protection, Smart Recaps and soundtracks
Core coverage verifiedEvidence: [1]
Partly verifiedEvidence: [5][6]
Data controlImport, export, privacy and deletion
Core coverage verifiedEvidence: [2]
Core coverage verifiedEvidence: [5][6]
AutomationScrobbling, extensions and integrations
Partly verifiedEvidence: [3]
Core coverage verifiedEvidence: [5][6]
Platforms & accessWeb/PWA, apps, languages, themes and accessibility
Partly verifiedEvidence: [1]
Core coverage verifiedEvidence: [5][6]
Cost & limitsPricing, ads and usage limits

Free and ad-free. There is no paid usage tier; technical protection limits may apply.

Evidence: [1]

Free core with VIP subscription. Publicly verified pricing: $6.00 / month, $60.00 / year, $96.00 / 2 years. Advertising and usage limits are not fully verified publicly.

Evidence: [5][6]

TV Show Tracker

Strengths

  • A show-focused web product combining group planning, Smart Recaps, spoiler protection and subscription value analysis.[1][4]
  • Free and ad-free, with export and deletion controls for your data.[1][2]

Limitations

  • Shows only: movies and anime are not managed as separate media types.[1]
  • No native iOS or Android apps; mobile use is through the web/PWA.[1]
  • A smaller automation and integration ecosystem than Trakt or Simkl.[3]

Trakt

Strengths

  • A very large automation and integration ecosystem.[5][6]
  • Covers both shows and movies with native apps.[5][6]

Limitations

  • Several convenience and analytics features require VIP.[5][6]

Platforms, pricing & privacy

Platforms
Web / PWA · Trakt: Web, iOS, Android, Apple TV[1][5][6]
Media types
TV Show Tracker: TV shows · Trakt: TV shows, Movies[1][5][6]
Business model
TV Show Tracker: Free, ad-free · Trakt: Free core with VIP subscription[1][5][6]
Verified prices

VIP monthly: $6.00 / month · Last checked July 22, 2026[6]

VIP annual: $60.00 / year · Last checked July 22, 2026[6]

VIP two-year: $96.00 / 2 years · Last checked July 22, 2026[6]

Privacy
TV Show Tracker provides export and account deletion; the competitor’s privacy practice is linked in its official sources.[2][5][6]
History and data tools are available; some advanced capabilities are part of VIP.

Switching & import

TV Show Tracker supports connecting through Trakt OAuth; review history and rewatches after importing.[5][6]

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Frequently asked questions

Is TV Show Tracker a good Trakt alternative?

Yes, if you mainly want to manage shows, episodes, groups and data controls on the web. One advantage of Trakt: A very large automation and integration ecosystem.

Can I import data from Trakt?

TV Show Tracker supports connecting through Trakt OAuth; review history and rewatches after importing.

Is TV Show Tracker free?

Yes. TV Show Tracker is free and ad-free, with no paid-plan usage limits at present.

Sources

Every factual statement on this page points to official sources. A status describes availability, not quality.

  1. [1] TV Show Tracker features

    TV Show Tracker · Last checked July 22, 2026

  2. [2] Data control feature

    TV Show Tracker · Last checked July 22, 2026

  3. [3] Scrobbling feature

    TV Show Tracker · Last checked July 22, 2026

  4. [4] Watch groups feature

    TV Show Tracker · Last checked July 22, 2026

  5. [5] Trakt

    Trakt · Last checked July 22, 2026

  6. [6] Trakt VIP

    Trakt · Last checked July 22, 2026

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