Letterboxd vs Kuvacult.
Kuvacult does what Letterboxd does, then adds the features for watching with friends. Your Letterboxd history comes with you.
| Feature | Letterboxd | Kuvacult |
|---|---|---|
| Film diary, ratings and reviews | Yes | Yes |
| Follow friends and see their activity | Yes | Yes |
| Lists | Yes | Yes |
| Watchlists friends can edit together | No | Yes, synced live |
| Group game to pick what to watch | No | Yes, Veto Sacrifice with a blackjack tiebreaker |
| Watch together with screen share | No | Yes, séances (beta) |
| Ready-made ordered watchlists | No | Yes, watchlist keys |
| Import from Letterboxd | — | Yes, from your export ZIP or CSV |
| Platforms | Web, iOS and Android | Windows. Android, macOS and iOS in the works |
| Cost | Free, with paid yearly subscriptions | Free. Optional one-time tiers from $5 |
| Community size | Very large, established | New and growing |
Letterboxd details as of October 2026. Check letterboxd.com for current features and pricing.
Which one is for you?
If you mostly log films on your own, from your phone or a browser, and want the biggest community of reviewers, Letterboxd does that well.
If you watch with the same group of friends, Kuvacult is the upgrade. You keep the diary, ratings and reviews, bring your Letterboxd history with you, and get the parts Letterboxd doesn’t have: one watchlist everyone can add to, a game that settles what to watch, and a room to watch it together. There is no subscription.
Switching takes seconds
Questions
Is Kuvacult a Letterboxd upgrade?
Think of it as an upgrade. Kuvacult keeps the diary, ratings, reviews and lists you know from Letterboxd, imports your history, and adds what Letterboxd doesn’t have: watchlists friends can edit, a veto game for picking a film, and watch-together séances.
Can I move my Letterboxd data to Kuvacult?
Yes. Export your data from Letterboxd under Settings → Data, then choose the ZIP on Kuvacult’s import page. Your watched films, ratings and watchlist come across.
Can I use Letterboxd and Kuvacult together?
Yes. Many people keep their Letterboxd profile and use Kuvacult for planning and watching movies with friends.
Does Kuvacult have a subscription?
No. Every feature is free. Supporter tiers are optional one-time purchases.
Bring your history.
Import your Letterboxd diary into Kuvacult for free and start planning movie nights with your friends.