Backlog Zero vs Grouvee

Backlog Zero9.7Visit GGrouvee7.0Visit

Higher score Backlog Zero #1 in Game Backlog Trackers 9.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Backlog Zero

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G Grouvee #8 in Game Backlog Trackers 7.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Grouvee

• Backlog Zero fits best

  Players wanting the broadest free desktop tracker

• Grouvee fits best

  Web users who want shelves, timelines, and export

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Side by side

Feature	Backlog Zero 9.7/10 Visit ↗	GGrouvee 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.7	7.0
Ranking	#1 in Game Backlog Trackers	#8 in Game Backlog Trackers
Best for	Players wanting the broadest free desktop tracker	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	Desktop, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Web
Integrations	9 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Backlog Zero 5/6 · Grouvee 6/6
Platform tracking	✓	✓
Custom lists	Not published	✓ (best)
Playtime tracking	✓	✓
Library import	✓	✓
Data export	✓	✓
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	Unlimited custom shelves and flexible game lists Steam import, playthrough timelines, and playtime estimates CSV export plus ratings, reviews, and community features
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 platform availability Steam is the only listed integration Gold subscriptions are nonrefundable
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,… Read the review →	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… Read the review →

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

• 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

• Backlog Zero9.7/10 · Free plan

  A broad free desktop tracker for multi-platform libraries and backlog goals.

  Visit Backlog ZeroFull verdict →
• GGrouvee7.0/10 · Free plan

  A free web tracker with deep shelves, Steam import, timelines, and CSV export.

  Visit GrouveeFull verdict →