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Caracal Club
caracal.clubAlso covers media · same kind of website
Caracal provides a shared browser for hosting watch parties with friends around TV shows, movies, and anime.
Alternatives
The Best Simkl Alternatives in 2026
7 alternatives0 free · 4 open source
Looking for something like Simkl? Here are 7 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 4 are open source.
Simkl tracks movies, anime, and TV shows, including what users are watching and episodes they may have missed.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionCaracal ClubCaracal provides a shared browser for hosting watch parties…Open source optionOmbiOmbi lets users request movies or TV shows for Plex, Emby…Another optionMzeloMzelo lets friends watch movies, YouTube, and anime…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caracal Club | — | Not stated | Web |
| 2 | Mzelo | — | Not stated | Android, Web |
| 3 | Seanime | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 4 | Ombi | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | Homehost | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | Flower's MPV Config | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 7 | Kyoo | — | Yes | Android |
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Mzelo
mzelo.comAlso covers media · same kind of website
Mzelo lets friends watch movies, YouTube, and anime together in synchronized rooms with chat, voice, and video hangouts.
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Seanime
seanime.appAlso covers media · same kind of website
Seanime supports self-hosted anime and manga libraries for streaming, tracking, and management, including AniList matching.
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Also covers media · open source
Ombi lets users request movies or TV shows for Plex, Emby, or Jellyfin.
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Open source
Homehost streams a personal collection of movies, TV shows, and music across a home network as a self-hosted app.
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Also covers media · open source
Flower’s MPV Config provides mpv settings for movies, TV, and anime, with scripts that include a manga reader and playback tools.
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Open source
Kyoo runs as a self-hosted server for movies, series, and anime, with automatic scanning and metadata matching.
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What is the best alternative to Simkl?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Simkl are Caracal Club, Mzelo, and Seanime.
Are there open-source alternatives to Simkl?
Yes: Ombi, Homehost, Flower's MPV Config, and Kyoo.
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