Head-to-head · Game Memory Editors
CoSMOS vs Game Cheetah
CoSMOS leads on 0 checks, Game Cheetah on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCoSMOS · 8.8/10
- Free planonly CoSMOS
CoSMOS scores higher on our rubric for game memory editors: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.
CoSMOS is the better fit for free users wanting a mature editor. Game Cheetah is the better fit for cross-platform memory scanning and editing.
- CoSMOS fits best
Free users wanting a mature editor
- Game Cheetah fits best
Cross-platform memory scanning and editing
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Side by side
| Feature | CoSMOS 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Game Cheetah 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #6 in Game Memory Editors | #7 in Game Memory Editors |
| Best for | Free users wanting a mature editor | Cross-platform memory scanning and editing |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Open source |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features CoSMOS 2/4 · Game Cheetah 2/4 | ||
| Pointer scanning | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Debugger | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Scripting support | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Open source | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Operating systems | Cross_platform | Cross_platform |
| Architecture support | Both | Both |
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| Our verdict | CoSMOS is a free desktop game memory editor for modifying values in running PC games. It is designed for both beginners and experienced game hackers, with support for Windows and Linux. Its core toolkit covers memory scanning, value… Read the review → |
Game Cheetah is an open-source desktop memory scanner and game trainer for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is aimed at people working with single-player and offline games, as well as debugging, reverse engineering, game modding, and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
CoSMOS — where it wins
- Free on Windows and Linux
- Combines scanning, editing, debugging, scripting, and injection
- Includes cheat table support and a built-in speedhack
Where it doesn't
- Focused on modifying values in running PC games
- Separate PC Beginner, PC Advanced, and Steam Deck versions
- Advanced features may suit experienced game hackers better than casual users
Game Cheetah — where it wins
- Searches numeric, string, byte-array, and unknown values
- Supports freezing, hex editing, pointer scanning, and cheat tables
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with process reconnection
Where it doesn't
- No verified debugger is included
- No verified scripting support
- Intended for single-player and offline games
- CoSMOS8.8/10 · Free plan
A free, mature memory editor for Windows and Linux, with advanced debugging and scripting.
Visit CoSMOSFull verdict → - Game Cheetah8.7/10 · Open source
An open-source trainer with broad searches, pointer tools, freezing, and hex editing.
Visit Game CheetahFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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