# Tonkatsu Box: Free Open Source Alternative to Simkl, Trakt.tv, TV Time

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/tonkatsu-box
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Tonkatsu Box (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Simkl, Trakt.tv, TV Time. Cross-platform collection manager for retro games, movies, TV shows, anime, manga, visual novels, and books with tier lists, visual boards, and import/export.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Tonkatsu Box
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://hacan359.github.io/tonkatsu_box/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/hacan359/tonkatsu_box
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 602
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/hacan359/tonkatsu_box or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Simkl.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (3)
Replacing these paid tools with Tonkatsu Box saves up to $105/mo ($1,260/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Simkl](https://caniforkit.com/simkl) | [analytics](https://caniforkit.com/category/analytics) | $35/mo | [Compare Simkl vs Tonkatsu Box](https://caniforkit.com/vs/simkl-vs-tonkatsu-box) |
| [Trakt.tv](https://caniforkit.com/trakt-tv) | [analytics](https://caniforkit.com/category/analytics) | $35/mo | [Compare Trakt.tv vs Tonkatsu Box](https://caniforkit.com/vs/trakt-tv-vs-tonkatsu-box) |
| [TV Time](https://caniforkit.com/tv-time) | [analytics](https://caniforkit.com/category/analytics) | $35/mo | [Compare TV Time vs Tonkatsu Box](https://caniforkit.com/vs/tv-time-vs-tonkatsu-box) |

## Frequently Asked 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 is the trade-off or limitation of using Tonkatsu Box?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Simkl.

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