MAL tracks what you've read. MangaVault tracks what you own. Built for collectors who care about their physical shelves, not just their reading progress.
Try MangaVault FreeThe Core Difference
It's about what matters to you
Great for logging chapters, scores, and reading history. Designed for digital readers and anime watchers.
Built for physical collectors. Condition ratings, lending tracking, and collection value. Your real-world shelves, digitized.
Feature Comparison
What matters for collectors
| Feature | MAL / AniList | MangaVault |
|---|---|---|
| Barcode scanning | ✗ | ✓ |
| Physical volume tracking | Chapters only | ✓ By volume |
| Condition ratings | ✗ | ✓ Mint to Poor |
| Collection value estimate | ✗ | ✓ |
| Lending tracker | ✗ | ✓ |
| Duplicate prevention | ✗ | ✓ Scan alerts |
| Edition types | ✗ | ✓ Standard, Omnibus, Box Set |
| Reading progress | ✓ By chapter | ✓ By page |
| Anime tracking | ✓ | ✗ Manga focused |
| Community size | ✓ Huge | Growing |
Choose Your Tool
The right tool for the job
When you want to track which chapters you've read, rate series, discover new manga based on community scores, and discuss with the largest anime/manga community.
Best for: Digital readers, anime watchers, community engagement
When you want to catalog your physical shelves, know what your collection is worth, track who borrowed your volumes, and never buy duplicates.
Best for: Physical collectors, shelf organization, collection management
Collector-First Features
Everything MAL can't do for collectors
Scan ISBN barcodes to instantly add volumes. No manual typing - 2 seconds and done.
Rate each volume: Mint, Good, Fair, or Poor. Know exactly what condition your collection is in.
Estimated value of your collection based on condition. Know what your shelves are worth.
Track who borrowed your manga. Set return reminders. Never lose a lent volume.
Scan at the bookstore. Get warned if you already own that volume. No more accidental duplicates.
Track Standard, Omnibus, Box Set, and Special Editions. Know exactly what format you own.
MAL for reading progress and community discussions. MangaVault for your physical collection. They're complementary tools for serious collectors who both read and collect.
Join collectors who use MangaVault alongside MAL. Your physical shelves deserve a dedicated app.
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