In short: Key takeaways
- Import your Letterboxd export zip or IMDb CSV in under two minutes to unlock all-time viewing stats immediately.
- See your most-watched actors, directors, genres, release decades, and craft rating habits at zero cost.
- Generate both Monthly and Yearly Wrapped visual stories any day of the year without waiting for December.
- Set your streaming subscriptions once and see a green YOURS badge on every film included in your plans.
| Feature | moviemates.social (Free) | Letterboxd Pro / Patron | External CSV Stat Generators |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time director, actor & genre stats | Included free in app | Paid annual subscription | Requires manual re-upload every time |
| Monthly & Yearly Wrapped stories | Included free anytime | Annual summary only | Static web page only |
| Filter by your streaming services | Included free (YOURS badge) | Paid Pro tier required | Not supported |
| 10-craft scoring out of 100 | Included free | Not available | Not available |
| Live sync as you log new films | Automatic in your diary | Automatic | No, requires new CSV export |
Why your own movie history should never sit behind a subscription paywall
You spent years watching hundreds of films and logging every single entry. Paying a recurring subscription just to see which director you watched most or which streaming service carries a film on your watchlist pushes many film fans to look for third-party GitHub scripts or Cinema DNA generators.
The problem with standalone CSV stat websites is that they go stale the moment you watch another movie. When you import your Letterboxd or IMDb history into moviemates.social, your Insights dashboard and Wrapped cards update live with every new film you rate, completely free and with zero ads.
Deeper analytics powered by 10-craft scoring
Because moviemates.social lets you rate Storyline, Performances, Cinematography, Costumes, Special Effects, and Soundtrack individually out of 100, your stats reveal far more than a star distribution chart. You can see whether you are a tough critic on screenplays or a generous scorer for great cinematography.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get free Letterboxd stats without paying for Pro?
Export your data from Letterboxd as a CSV/zip, open moviemates.social, and drop the file into the importer. Your all-time actor, director, genre, and decade Insights plus Yearly Wrapped unlock immediately for free.
Does moviemates.social include free streaming service filters?
Yes. Pick your streaming services (such as Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV, Stan, Binge, or SBS On Demand) in your profile and moviemates.social marks matching films with a green YOURS badge at no cost.
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