MAL tracks what you've read. Manga Vault tracks what you own. Built for collectors who care about physical shelves, not just reading progress.
Tracks what you've read. Reading lists, ratings, anime tracking, community discussions. Great for tracking digital reading progress and discussing series.
Tracks what you own. Physical collection management, condition, value, lending, duplicates. Built specifically for the volumes on your shelf.
| Feature | MyAnimeList | Manga Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Track reading progress | ✓ | ✓ |
| Track physical ownership | ✗ | ✓ |
| Barcode scanning | ✗ | ✓ |
| Edition tracking (Standard, Omnibus, Box Set) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Condition tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Collection value | ✗ | ✓ |
| Lending tracker | ✗ | ✓ |
| Duplicate alerts at the store | ✗ | ✓ |
| Series gap detection | Reading-only | ✓ |
| Mobile-first design | Web-first | ✓ |
Point your camera at any volume. Scan the ISBN. The volume is added to your collection in seconds.
Rate every volume Mint, Good, Fair, or Poor. Important for collectors who care about resale.
Estimated value of your physical collection, weighted by the condition of each volume.
Track who borrowed what, when. Get reminded so volumes always come home.
Scan at the bookstore. Get warned instantly if you already own that volume.
Standard, Omnibus, Box Set, Special Edition — all tracked as distinct items.
Use MAL for reading. Use Manga Vault for collecting. Free on iOS and Android.
