Letterboxd is great for films, but it does not track TV at all, and its stats and unlimited lists need Letterboxd Pro. WatchSocial covers both TV and movies and gives those away free.
| Feature | WatchSocial | Letterboxd |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking | ||
| Track TV shows and episodes | Free | Films only |
| Track movies | Free | Yes |
| Automatic tracking via browser extension | Free | No |
| Plex / Jellyfin / Emby auto-tracking | Free | No |
| Release calendar and on-deck | Free | No |
| Unlimited custom lists | Free | Pro |
| Advanced stats and year in review | Free | Pro |
| Streaming-availability filters | Free | No |
| Ad-free experience | Free | Pro |
| Social and community | ||
| Social feed, posts and reviews | Free | Yes |
| Synced watch parties | Free | No |
| Community episode timestamps | Free | No |
| Watch partners (shared progress) | Free | No |
| Personalized recommendations | Free | No |
| XP, streaks and trophies | Free | No |
| Beyond tracking | ||
| Customizable stats dashboard | Plus | No |
| Write and publish community articles | Plus | No |
Yes. WatchSocial is free on web, iOS and Android, including advanced stats, unlimited lists, streaming-availability filters and an ad-free experience - features Letterboxd Pro charges for.
WatchSocial adds synced watch parties in your browser, community episode timestamps, watch partners with shared progress, a customizable dashboard, and community-reviewed articles you can publish - none of which Letterboxd offers.
Yes. A free browser extension marks episodes watched on Netflix, Disney+, Max, Prime and Hulu, and you can connect Plex, Jellyfin or Emby to auto-track from your own media server.
Yes. You can import your Letterboxd history, ratings, watchlist and lists from a Letterboxd export, so switching does not mean starting over.
Competitor pricing accurate as of 2026-06-15. See Letterboxd pricing at https://letterboxd.com/pro/ for current details.