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Head-to-head · Game Backlog Trackers

Backlog Zero vs Backlog.rip

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Backlog Zero #1 in Game Backlog Trackers 9.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Backlog Zero
Backlog.rip #6 in Game Backlog Trackers 7.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Visit Backlog.rip

Backlog Zero leads on 2 checks, Backlog.rip on 1, and 4 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 Zero · 9.7/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresBacklog Zero · 5 of 6

Backlog Zero scores higher on our rubric for game backlog trackers: 9.7 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

Backlog Zero offers platform tracking; Backlog.rip doesn't publish it. Backlog.rip offers custom lists; Backlog Zero doesn't publish it. Backlog Zero offers data export; Backlog.rip doesn't publish it.

Backlog Zero is the better fit for players wanting the broadest free desktop tracker. Backlog.rip is the better fit for steam users wanting open-source backlog organization.

  • Backlog Zero fits best

    Players wanting the broadest free desktop tracker

  • Backlog.rip fits best

    Steam users wanting open-source backlog organization

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Side by side

Feature Backlog Zero 9.7/10 Visit ↗ Backlog.rip 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.7 7.3
Ranking #1 in Game Backlog Trackers #6 in Game Backlog Trackers
Best for Players wanting the broadest free desktop tracker Steam users wanting open-source backlog organization
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Windows, macOS Web
Support Email, Docs Community, Docs
Integrations 9 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Backlog Zero 5/6 · Backlog.rip 4/6
Platform tracking ✓ (best) Not published
Custom lists Not published ✓ (best)
Playtime tracking ✓ ✓
Library import ✓ ✓
Data export ✓ (best) Not published
Completion history ✓ ✓
Specs
Mobile apps Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Imports libraries from Steam, Xbox, GOG, Epic, and Amazon Luna
  • Tracks sessions, playtime, goals, completion progress, and statistics
  • Includes duplicate detection, deal alerts, and JSON/CSV import and export
  • 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.
Cons
  • The desktop application is available only for Windows and macOS
  • The mobile companion provides access to selected features
  • Local storage and no account may not suit users seeking account-based syncing
  • 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.
Our verdict

Backlog Zero is a free desktop application for managing game libraries and backlogs across Steam, Xbox, GOG, Epic Games, and Amazon Luna. It is aimed at players who want one local library for multiple platforms, with game statuses,…

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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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  1. Backlog ZeroGame Backlog Trackers 9.7Free plan
  2. Backlog.ripGame Backlog Trackers 7.3Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Backlog Zero — where it wins

    • Imports libraries from Steam, Xbox, GOG, Epic, and Amazon Luna
    • Tracks sessions, playtime, goals, completion progress, and statistics
    • Includes duplicate detection, deal alerts, and JSON/CSV import and export

    Where it doesn't

    • The desktop application is available only for Windows and macOS
    • The mobile companion provides access to selected features
    • Local storage and no account may not suit users seeking account-based syncing

  • 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.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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