Simkl

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 2014
Developer: Simkl Inc.
Pricing: Freemium
Open source: No
Platforms: Web, iOS, Android, Windows, Kodi, Plex

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Streaming Managers

Overview

Simkl is a tracking service for movies, TV shows, and anime that automatically monitors viewing activity, notifies users of missed episodes, provides recommendations based on watch history, and enables social connections with friends' profiles.²¹ It supports importing watch history from services like Trakt, Netflix, IMDb, Anilist, and TV Time, consolidating data into a single profile for users who track entertainment across multiple platforms.⁴

Key Features

Automatic Tracking - Tracks viewing on services like Netflix, Hulu, Crunchyroll, Kodi, Plex, and Windows without manual input.¹²
Episode Notifications - Sends alerts for new seasons and episodes.¹
Watchlist Management - Mark full seasons or multiple episodes in one click; create custom lists that update automatically.¹⁷
Recommendations - Suggests content based on watch history.²
Social Profiles - Compare watchlists with friends, view profile statistics and charts.¹⁸
Import/Export - Import watch history from other services like Trakt and Netflix.⁴
Detailed Information - Provides full show, movie, episode details, ratings from IMDb and MAL.⁷

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	Basic tracking, notifications, watchlists, social features, no ads when signed in.³¹
VIP	Paid (details on site)	Enhanced features beyond free plan.³
PRO	Paid or free via loyalty	Advanced profile stats, additional perks; free through loyalty program.³⁹

Platforms & Requirements

Simkl runs as a web app at simkl.com and native apps on iOS and Android for list management and tracking.⁷¹ It integrates with desktop setups via Windows, Kodi, and Plex for automatic detection; no specific minimum requirements listed, but requires account signup and email verification.⁴²

Integrations & Ecosystem

Netflix
Hulu
Crunchyroll
Kodi
Plex
Windows
Trakt
IMDb
Anilist
TV Time

Alternatives

App	Difference
Trakt	Similar tracking with more plugin support for media centers, but less emphasis on anime-specific features.⁴
TV Time	Focuses on social check-ins and episode discussions, with broader celebrity tracking.⁴
Anilist	Anime and manga specialist with community forums, less TV/movie coverage.⁴
IMDb	Comprehensive database with reviews, but limited personal tracking compared to Simkl's automation.⁴

Reputation

Simkl is viewed as a reliable all-in-one tracker for TV, movies, and anime, praised for automatic detection across streaming services and easy history imports.²⁴ Users appreciate ad-free experience when logged in and social comparison tools.¹ Some note it as an alternative to fragmented services, though specific criticisms on VIP/PRO value are not detailed in available data.³

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