Tonkatsu Box
Cross-platform collection manager for retro games, movies, TV shows, anime, manga, visual novels, and books with tier lists, visual boards, and import/export.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/hacan359/tonkatsu_box or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Simkl.
Replaces 3 paid apps
up to $105/mo ($1,260/yr) in subscriptions
Tonkatsu Box FAQ
Common questions
Is Tonkatsu Box free and open source?+
Tonkatsu Box is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Cross-platform collection manager for retro games, movies, TV shows, anime, manga, visual novels, and books with tier lists, visual boards, and import/export.
What paid software does Tonkatsu Box replace?+
Tonkatsu Box serves as a free replacement for 3 paid SaaS applications: Simkl, Trakt.tv, TV Time, saving up to $105/month ($1,260/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Tonkatsu Box?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/hacan359/tonkatsu_box or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Tonkatsu Box?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Simkl.