Backlog Zero vs Playloggr

Backlog Zero9.7Visit Playloggr8.1Visit

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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Playloggr #3 in Game Backlog Trackers 8.1/10 Free plan · paid from $6.99 Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Playloggr

• Backlog Zero fits best

  Players wanting the broadest free desktop tracker

• Playloggr fits best

  Players wanting broad sync for a one-time fee

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Side by side

Feature	Backlog Zero 9.7/10 Visit ↗	Playloggr 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.7	8.1
Ranking	#1 in Game Backlog Trackers	#3 in Game Backlog Trackers
Best for	Players wanting the broadest free desktop tracker	Players wanting broad sync for a one-time fee
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Web, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Community
Integrations	9 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Backlog Zero 5/6 · Playloggr 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	Android
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	Syncs libraries across Steam, PlayStation, GOG, Xbox, and Epic Free plan includes unlimited library, wishlist, achievements, XP, and levels Premium adds Game Plan, unlimited folders, and expanded customization
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	Premium recent statistics cover only the last 2 weeks Available on web and Android, with no other platform listed Advanced folders, rankings, and Game Plan require Premium
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 →	Playloggr is a web and Android game-backlog tracker for players managing games across multiple storefronts and consoles. It combines backlog statuses, a separate wishlist, platform filters, playtime tracking, reviews, achievements, XP,… 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

• Playloggr — where it wins

  • Syncs libraries across Steam, PlayStation, GOG, Xbox, and Epic
  • Free plan includes unlimited library, wishlist, achievements, XP, and levels
  • Premium adds Game Plan, unlimited folders, and expanded customization

  Where it doesn't

  • Premium recent statistics cover only the last 2 weeks
  • Available on web and Android, with no other platform listed
  • Advanced folders, rankings, and Game Plan require Premium

• Backlog Zero9.7/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit Backlog ZeroFull verdict →
• Playloggr8.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $6.99

  A broad game tracker with multi-platform sync and a low-cost one-time Premium tier.

  Visit PlayloggrFull verdict →