BingeTracker vs. Trakt vs. Simkl: Which TV Time Replacement Is Right for You?

With TV Time shutting down July 15, most people are choosing between a handful of replacements. Here's an honest breakdown, including where BingeTracker isn't the best fit — so you can pick what's actually right for you.

Trakt is the most established option, built to power a whole ecosystem — it connects to Plex, Kodi, and dozens of other apps, and scrobbles automatically if you set it up with a browser extension. The tradeoff: many people find its interface sparse and technical, more built for developers than casual watchers.

Simkl is the closest feel to TV Time, with free automatic tracking across Netflix, Hulu, and more, plus strong anime support. Its main downside right now: the wave of people switching over has reportedly strained its servers, with some users seeing slowdowns during migration.

BingeTracker takes a simpler approach. It doesn't auto-scrobble yet, so you do add shows manually — but in exchange, you get a clean, no-clutter interface, a built-in TV Time CSV importer so you don't start from zero, alerts specifically for renewals, cancellations, and return dates, and a friends feature to see what people you know are watching. It's also brand new and built by one person, not a company — so if you want a tracker that treats you like a person, not a data point, that matters.

The honest recommendation: if automatic tracking across a media server is non-negotiable, Trakt or Simkl will serve you better today. If you want something simple, personal, and focused specifically on knowing when your shows come back, BingeTracker is worth trying.