Letterboxd Alternative: How Fanakin Works as Both Replacement and Companion
Letterboxd Alternative: How Fanakin Works as Both Replacement and Companion
Letterboxd is incredible for logging films and engaging with the movie community. But what about creating lists that span movies, TV shows, games, books and more?
That’s where Fanakin comes in—not as a replacement, but as the perfect complement to your Letterboxd profile.
Quick Comparison: Letterboxd vs Fanakin
| Feature | Letterboxd | Fanakin |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Film diary & reviews | Curated lists & recommendations |
| Movies | ✅ Logging & rating | ✅ List curation |
| TV Shows | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Games | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Books | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Anime | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Links | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Social Features | ✅ Reviews, ratings, follows | ✅ Profiles, polls, sharing |
| AI Features | ❌ No | ✅ Recommendations & chat |
| Best For | Logging what you’ve watched | Curating what to recommend |
Lists: Where Fanakin Really Shines
Both platforms have lists, but they serve different purposes. Here’s how Fanakin’s lists go beyond what Letterboxd offers:
What Makes Fanakin Lists Different
| Feature | Letterboxd Lists | Fanakin Lists |
|---|---|---|
| Categories | Movies only | Movies, TV, games, books, anime |
| Mixed categories | ❌ No | ✅ Yes - combine any media types |
| Share as image | ❌ No | ✅ Grid Image for socials |
| Save others’ lists | Manual copy | ✅ One-click save |
| Item notes | ❌ No | ✅ Add notes & reviews per item |
| Item tags | ❌ No | ✅ Tag items within lists |
| Collaborative lists | ❌ No | ✅ Edit lists together in real-time |
| AI suggestions | ❌ No | ✅ Get similar recommendations |
| AI chat | ❌ No | ✅ chat with AI about your list |
| Polls | ❌ No | ✅ Create polls to decide next watch |
Real Examples
Letterboxd list: “My Favorite Sci-Fi Films”
- 50 movies
- Film-only
- Share as link
Fanakin list: “Ultimate Sci-Fi Recommendations”
- 10 movies, 5 TV shows, 3 games, 2 books
- Private by default, share with a link
- Add notes and reviews within the list itself
- Tag items: #space #timetravel #dystopian
- Invite friends to collaborate and edit together
- Share as beautiful image for Twitter, Discord and others
- Let friends save your list with one click
- Ask AI: “Suggest more items like these”
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Letterboxd | Fanakin | Best Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film logging | ✅ | ❌ | Letterboxd for complete diary |
| Reviews & ratings | ✅ | ❌ | Letterboxd for detailed thoughts |
| Viewing stats | ✅ (Pro) | ❌ | Letterboxd for analytics |
| Multi-category lists | ❌ | ✅ | Fanakin for cross-media |
| Collaborative lists | ❌ | ✅ | Fanakin for editing together |
| Shareability | ❌ | ✅ | Fanakin for saving lists |
| Polls | ❌ | ✅ | Fanakin for group decisions |
| AI recommendations | ❌ | ✅ | Fanakin for suggestions |
| Social community | ✅ | Limited | Letterboxd for engagement |
| Public profile | ✅ | ✅ | Use both, link together |
FAQs
Q: Should I stop using Letterboxd if I use Fanakin? A: No! They serve different purposes. Keep Letterboxd for your film diary, use Fanakin for curated recommendations.
Q: Can I link my Letterboxd profile on Fanakin? A: Yes! Add your Letterboxd link to your Fanakin bio so people can visit your Letterboxd profile and follow it.
Q: Can I import my Letterboxd lists to Fanakin? A: Import features are in development. For now, you can manually curate your favorites into Fanakin lists and enhance them with notes, tags, and mixed media.
Q: What’s the difference between Letterboxd lists and Fanakin lists? A: Letterboxd lists are film-only. Fanakin lists support multiple categories, per-item notes and tags, social image sharing, one-click saves, and AI-powered suggestions.
Q: Which should I use for sharing recommendations with friends? A: Fanakin is designed for easy sharing with clean links and polls. Letterboxd is better for community engagement.
Q: Does Fanakin replace my need for Letterboxd? A: No. Fanakin complements Letterboxd by adding curation tools and multi-category support. Most film lovers use both.
Q: Can I create film-only lists on Fanakin? A: Absolutely. You can create lists with just movies, or mix movies with shows, games, books, anime and more!