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Head-to-head · Game Backlog Trackers

Backlog Zero vs GameTrack

  • 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
GameTrack #5 in Game Backlog Trackers 7.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit GameTrack

Backlog Zero leads on 1 check, GameTrack on 1, 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 Zero · 9.7/10
  • Free planboth

Backlog Zero scores higher on our rubric for game backlog trackers: 9.7 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

GameTrack offers custom lists; Backlog Zero doesn't publish it. Backlog Zero offers data export; GameTrack doesn't publish it.

Backlog Zero is the better fit for players wanting the broadest free desktop tracker. GameTrack is the better fit for apple users wanting a polished tracking suite.

  • Backlog Zero fits best

    Players wanting the broadest free desktop tracker

  • GameTrack fits best

    Apple users wanting a polished tracking suite

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Side by side

Feature Backlog Zero 9.7/10 Visit ↗ GameTrack 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.7 7.6
Ranking #1 in Game Backlog Trackers #5 in Game Backlog Trackers
Best for Players wanting the broadest free desktop tracker Apple users wanting a polished tracking suite
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Email
Integrations 9 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo
Features Backlog Zero 5/6 · GameTrack 5/6
Platform tracking ✓ ✓
Custom lists Not published ✓ (best)
Playtime tracking ✓ ✓
Library import ✓ ✓
Data export ✓ (best) Not published
Completion history ✓ ✓
Specs
Mobile apps Not published Both
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
  • Tracks statuses, sessions, completion history, ratings, and reviews
  • Imports libraries from PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, Epic Games, GOG, and RetroAchievements
  • Offers recommendations, release alerts, statistics, widgets, and iCloud sync
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
  • Free access limits users to 3 custom lists and 3 tags
  • Premium features include custom themes, layouts, icons, and profile headers
  • Web access is coming soon rather than currently available
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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GameTrack is a game library and backlog tracker for players who want one place to organize games across multiple platforms. It supports Playing, Completed, Backlog, Wishlist, and other progress statuses, along with custom lists and tags.…

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  1. Backlog ZeroGame Backlog Trackers 9.7Free plan
  2. GameTrackGame Backlog Trackers 7.6Free 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
  • GameTrack — where it wins

    • Tracks statuses, sessions, completion history, ratings, and reviews
    • Imports libraries from PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, Epic Games, GOG, and RetroAchievements
    • Offers recommendations, release alerts, statistics, widgets, and iCloud sync

    Where it doesn't

    • Free access limits users to 3 custom lists and 3 tags
    • Premium features include custom themes, layouts, icons, and profile headers
    • Web access is coming soon rather than currently available

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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