Backlog.rip vs Materium

Backlog.rip7.3Visit Materium7.1Visit

Higher score Backlog.rip #6 in Game Backlog Trackers 7.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Visit Backlog.rip

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Materium #7 in Game Backlog Trackers 7.1/10 Free plan · paid from $4/mo Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Visit Materium

• Backlog.rip fits best

  Steam users wanting open-source backlog organization

• Materium fits best

  Players wanting Steam and PlayStation progress depth

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Side by side

Feature	Backlog.rip 7.3/10 Visit ↗	Materium 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.3	7.1
Ranking	#6 in Game Backlog Trackers	#7 in Game Backlog Trackers
Best for	Steam users wanting open-source backlog organization	Players wanting Steam and PlayStation progress depth
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	$4/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Community, Docs	Email
Integrations	2 integrations	2 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Backlog.rip 4/6 · Materium 4/6
Platform tracking	Not published	✓ (best)
Custom lists	✓ (best)	—
Playtime tracking	✓	✓
Library import	✓	✓
Data export	Not published	Not published
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.	Steam library synchronization and manual entries across platforms Playtime, session notes, statuses, and completion history Steam achievements and PlayStation trophy tracking
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 flexibility Custom lists and export are not available Several Collector features are marked as coming soon
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,… Read the review →	Materium is a web-based game collection tracker and backlog tool for players organizing games across platforms. It supports Steam synchronization, manual game entry, statuses such as backlog, playing, completed, wishlist, and abandoned,… Read the review →

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.

• Materium — where it wins

  • Steam library synchronization and manual entries across platforms
  • Playtime, session notes, statuses, and completion history
  • Steam achievements and PlayStation trophy tracking

  Where it doesn't

  • Web-only access limits platform flexibility
  • Custom lists and export are not available
  • Several Collector features are marked as coming soon

• Backlog.rip7.3/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source backlog organizer for Steam libraries, available in a browser.

  Visit Backlog.ripFull verdict →
• Materium7.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $4/mo

  A web-only tracker with strong Steam and PlayStation progress features.

  Visit MateriumFull verdict →