A Simkl alternative for shows, anime and movies
Episodely reads your Simkl CSV backup and brings back shows, anime and movies with their status and ratings. On top of that, comments live under each episode and stay hidden until you've watched it, anime show the series' absolute number (E414), and the site speaks 13 languages.
Simkl and Episodely side by side
| What | Simkl | Episodely | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Importing the TV Time export | Open only to PRO and VIP supporters for now. | For everyone, in three formats: GDPR ZIP, Liberator and TV Time Out. | simkl.com, checked Oct 19, 2026 |
| Rewatching a show | With PRO or VIP, on the website only for now. | “Mark season as rewatched”, for everyone. | simkl.com, checked Oct 19, 2026 |
| Automatic tracking | Yes: Netflix, Hulu, Crunchyroll, Kodi, Plex. | No, you mark the episode as watched yourself. | play.google.com, checked Oct 19, 2026 |
| Where you use it | Website, Android, iOS, Chrome, Windows, Kodi, Plex. | Website and Android app. | simkl.com, checked Oct 20, 2026 |
| Library backup | A simple, free CSV with only the last episode you watched. The automatic full JSON backup is for VIPs. | Exporting your data is always free. | simkl.com, checked Oct 20, 2026 |
Facts about other services come from their own pages, as of the date next to each row: they can change.
How to switch
- Download your Simkl backup. Sign in on simkl.com and open simkl.com/apps/backup/: download your library backup as CSV.
- Upload it to Episodely. Sign in and pick the CSV file from the import in Home or Settings.
- Find your library. Shows, anime and movies come over with their status, the last episode you watched and your 1 to 10 ratings.
- Read the summary. The TVDB, TMDB and IMDb IDs in the backup match the titles. If one can't be matched with confidence, the summary tells you.
What Episodely doesn't do
| It doesn't | Why, and what happens instead |
|---|---|
| Mark episodes on its own while you watch | It doesn't connect to Netflix, Plex or Kodi: you mark the episode as watched yourself, on the website or in the Android app. |
| Bring every rewatch from your Simkl backup | Simkl's CSV records the last episode you watched, not every play in between. Notes and custom lists stay on Simkl. |
| Run as an app on iPhone | There's an Android app today. On iPhone and iPad you use Episodely in the browser, and you can add it to your Home Screen. |
| Keep more than 6 custom lists | You get up to 6 private custom lists, each mixing shows, anime and movies. |
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to stop using Simkl?
No. The import reads a file: your Simkl account stays as it is. You can try Episodely with your own library and decide later.
Do the notes I wrote on Simkl come over?
No. Notes and personal memos stay on Simkl: the import brings titles, status, progress and ratings.
Do ratings change scale?
No. Episodely uses a 1 to 10 scale and brings in the ratings from the backup as they are, without converting them.
What does it cost?
Basic use is free and stays free, importing and exporting your data included. Paid plans are announced but not active yet.