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NeoDB You vs NeoDB: catalog facts
NeoDB You	NeoDB
Best for: NeoDB users who want a native Android app for their media log	Best for: People who want a federated alternative to Goodreads and Letterboxd
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Free Free and open source under the AGPLv3; public servers are open for registration.
Android	Web, Self-hosted
Works with any NeoDB server Write and edit reviews from the app All 3 strengths for NeoDB You Works with any NeoDB server Write and edit reviews from the app Native Material 3 interface	Covers books, films, music, games, podcasts and performances in one catalog Federates over ActivityPub and supports the AT Protocol All 4 strengths for NeoDB Covers books, films, music, games, podcasts and performances in one catalog Federates over ActivityPub and supports the AT Protocol Sign in with email, Mastodon or Bluesky ID Self-hosting through containerized deployment
Needs a NeoDB account for your own library and reviews Android only	Smaller catalog and community than Goodreads or Letterboxd Running your own instance requires server administration
Downloadable app	Web application, Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0-only	License: AGPL-3.0
Account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for NeoDB You github.com/heddxh/NeoDB-You f-droid.org/packages/day.vitayuzu.neodb Catalog checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for NeoDB neodb.net Catalog checked October 1, 2026

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