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Head-to-head · Speedrun Timer Software

FramePerfect Speedrun Timer vs OpenSpeedRun

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
FramePerfect Speedrun Timer #4 in Speedrun Timer Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit FramePerfect
OpenSpeedRun #5 in Speedrun Timer Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit OpenSpeedRun

FramePerfect Speedrun Timer leads on 1 check, OpenSpeedRun on 2, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresOpenSpeedRun · 2 of 3

FramePerfect Speedrun Timer and OpenSpeedRun score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for speedrun timer software; FramePerfect Speedrun Timer sits at #4 and OpenSpeedRun at #5 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

OpenSpeedRun offers auto-splitting; FramePerfect Speedrun Timer doesn't publish it. FramePerfect Speedrun Timer offers frame-accurate timing; OpenSpeedRun doesn't. OpenSpeedRun offers leaderboard integration; FramePerfect Speedrun Timer doesn't publish it. On game support method, OpenSpeedRun gives you Manual where FramePerfect Speedrun Timer offers Community.

FramePerfect Speedrun Timer is the better fit for runners who want a frame-perfect phone timer. OpenSpeedRun is the better fit for desktop runners wanting autosplits and streaming tools.

  • FramePerfect Speedrun Timer fits best

    Runners who want a frame-perfect phone timer

  • OpenSpeedRun fits best

    Desktop runners wanting autosplits and streaming tools

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Side by side

Feature FramePerfect Speedrun Timer 7.9/10 Visit ↗ OpenSpeedRun 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #4 in Speedrun Timer Software #5 in Speedrun Timer Software
Best for Runners who want a frame-perfect phone timer Desktop runners wanting autosplits and streaming tools
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Mobile Desktop
Platforms iOS, Android Windows, Linux, macOS
Integrations 3 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features FramePerfect Speedrun Timer 1/3 · OpenSpeedRun 2/3
Auto-splitting Not published ✓ (best)
Frame-accurate timing ✓ (best) —
Leaderboard integration Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms ios, android windows, linux, macos
Game support method Community Manual
Our review
Pros
  • Frame-perfect live timing with a large split button and skip or unsplit controls
  • Imports and exports runs through Splits I/O
  • Selects games and categories from Speedrun.com
  • Autosplits via RetroArch memory protocol or Linux process memory
  • OBS browser-source overlays through a local WebSocket server
  • Imports and exports LiveSplit files and attempt history
Cons
  • Designed for mobile use on iOS and Android
  • Unlimited games and categories require Pro
  • Support is available by email
  • Game-specific autosplitter addresses and split configurations are user-supplied
  • Autosplitting is limited to RetroArch or Linux process memory
  • macOS binaries are described as currently untested
Our verdict

FramePerfect Speedrun Timer is a mobile utility for timing and splitting speedruns on iOS and Android. Its controls include a large split button plus skip and unsplit functions, making it suited to solo runners who want a dedicated phone…

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OpenSpeedRun is a free, open-source desktop speedrun timer for solo runners and small groups on Windows, Linux, and macOS. Its graphical timer, split editor, and theme and configuration editors cover the core timing workflow, while…

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  1. FramePerfect Speedrun TimerSpeedrun Timer Software 7.9Free plan
  2. OpenSpeedRunSpeedrun Timer Software 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • FramePerfect Speedrun Timer — where it wins

    • Frame-perfect live timing with a large split button and skip or unsplit controls
    • Imports and exports runs through Splits I/O
    • Selects games and categories from Speedrun.com

    Where it doesn't

    • Designed for mobile use on iOS and Android
    • Unlimited games and categories require Pro
    • Support is available by email

  • OpenSpeedRun — where it wins

    • Autosplits via RetroArch memory protocol or Linux process memory
    • OBS browser-source overlays through a local WebSocket server
    • Imports and exports LiveSplit files and attempt history

    Where it doesn't

    • Game-specific autosplitter addresses and split configurations are user-supplied
    • Autosplitting is limited to RetroArch or Linux process memory
    • macOS binaries are described as currently untested

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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