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Head-to-head · Game Backlog Trackers

Backlog.rip vs Grouvee

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Backlog.rip #6 in Game Backlog Trackers 7.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Visit Backlog.rip
Grouvee #8 in Game Backlog Trackers 7.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Grouvee

Backlog.rip leads on 0 checks, Grouvee on 2, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBacklog.rip · 7.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresGrouvee · 6 of 6

Backlog.rip scores higher on our rubric for game backlog trackers: 7.3 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Grouvee offers platform tracking; Backlog.rip doesn't publish it. Grouvee offers data export; Backlog.rip doesn't publish it.

Backlog.rip is the better fit for steam users wanting open-source backlog organization. Grouvee is the better fit for web users who want shelves, timelines, and export.

  • Backlog.rip fits best

    Steam users wanting open-source backlog organization

  • Grouvee fits best

    Web users who want shelves, timelines, and export

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Side by side

Feature Backlog.rip 7.3/10 Visit ↗ Grouvee 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.3 7.0
Ranking #6 in Game Backlog Trackers #8 in Game Backlog Trackers
Best for Steam users wanting open-source backlog organization Web users who want shelves, timelines, and export
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Integrations 2 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Backlog.rip 4/6 · Grouvee 6/6
Platform tracking Not published ✓ (best)
Custom lists ✓ ✓
Playtime tracking ✓ ✓
Library import ✓ ✓
Data export Not published ✓ (best)
Completion history ✓ ✓
Specs
Mobile apps Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Free forever plan includes unlimited games and progress tracking.
  • Custom states, lists, and advanced filtering support detailed organization.
  • Steam sync, cloud backups, and multi-device sync connect library and progress.
  • Unlimited custom shelves and flexible game lists
  • Steam import, playthrough timelines, and playtime estimates
  • CSV export plus ratings, reviews, and community features
Cons
  • Web-only access limits the product to browser-based use.
  • Integration coverage centers on Steam and Steam Backlog.
  • Achievements sync and extended backup retention are in Monthly Supporter.
  • Web-only access limits platform availability
  • Steam is the only listed integration
  • Gold subscriptions are nonrefundable
Our verdict

Backlog.rip is a browser-based game library manager for organizing and tracking video games. It is aimed at players who want structured backlog management, including progress and status tracking, playtime data, custom states and lists,…

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Grouvee is a web-based game collection and backlog tracker for players who want to organize, rate, review, and discuss video games. Its core structure covers Playing, Played, Backlog, and Wish List shelves, while unlimited custom shelves…

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  1. Backlog.ripGame Backlog Trackers 7.3Free plan
  2. GrouveeGame Backlog Trackers 7.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Backlog.rip — where it wins

    • Free forever plan includes unlimited games and progress tracking.
    • Custom states, lists, and advanced filtering support detailed organization.
    • Steam sync, cloud backups, and multi-device sync connect library and progress.

    Where it doesn't

    • Web-only access limits the product to browser-based use.
    • Integration coverage centers on Steam and Steam Backlog.
    • Achievements sync and extended backup retention are in Monthly Supporter.

  • Grouvee — where it wins

    • Unlimited custom shelves and flexible game lists
    • Steam import, playthrough timelines, and playtime estimates
    • CSV export plus ratings, reviews, and community features

    Where it doesn't

    • Web-only access limits platform availability
    • Steam is the only listed integration
    • Gold subscriptions are nonrefundable

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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