Hello guys! I’m wondering what you guys are using and which anime tracking sites do you deem the best. Currently I’m using MyAnimeList, used AniDB but later on still returned to MAL even though AniDB seems more advanced. Not saying that MAL is bad, but I’m wondering if there are any alternatives worth using/supporting instead
I use Anilist because it has the best API. The best API means that it has first-class support across every single app in my anime “stack”:
- MAL-Sync (Webextension)
- Miru (Desktop viewer)
- AL-Chan (Android client)
- Saikou (Android viewer)
- Saikou TV (AndroidTV viewer)
I mainly use Anilist with Taiga to auto track my watching. I also use the Automail userscript for some bonus stuff on anilist, and douki to sync with MAL every once in a while.
AniDB seems to have the best database, as its name implies, so I go there often to look up minor credits like episode directors or song composers. It also has tools to track your locally downloaded library for those who like to build their own collection.
I’ll throw my list in here cause its my first comment on lemmy https://anilist.co/user/Pencilsharp333/
I still use anilist with MAL sync.
I am using Anilist via AL-Chan app to keep track of what I am viewing. I have also an account on AniDB that I update when I finish an anime. And lastly I use MAL-Sync extension on Firefox to auto update episodes I watch on AniList!
Thanks for the tip about MAL-Sync. I abandoned MAL for Ability years ago when they had one of their periods of stupid decision making but syncing would be nice.
No way I’m truing them up manually after all this time.
Also, I tend to use livechart.me on my pc to scout out next season’s anime and the AniTrend app on my phone which is linked to my AniList account.
AniDB is superior but it has three downsides:
- Terrible, terrible defaults, extremely confusing if you don’t customize it.
- UI is weaker compared to Anilist.
- No manga tracking. That’s a big one if you like manga.
But it has the B.E.S.T. database by far and it’s highly customizable. I use AniDB, if you opt for it, you can send me PMs here and I’ll help setting it up.
