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Head-to-head · Speedrun Timer Software

KimP0ssible Autosplitter vs Annelid

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
KimP0ssible Autosplitter #6 in Speedrun Timer Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit KimP0ssible
Annelid #8 in Speedrun Timer Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Annelid

KimP0ssible Autosplitter leads on 1 check, Annelid on 0, and 3 are 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 featuresKimP0ssible Autosplitter · 2 of 3

KimP0ssible Autosplitter and Annelid score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for speedrun timer software; KimP0ssible Autosplitter sits at #6 and Annelid at #8 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

KimP0ssible Autosplitter offers frame-accurate timing; Annelid doesn't publish it. On game support method, KimP0ssible Autosplitter gives you Manual where Annelid offers Community.

KimP0ssible Autosplitter is the better fit for windows runners using OCR-triggered splits. Annelid is the better fit for super Metroid runners using SNES hardware.

  • KimP0ssible Autosplitter fits best

    Windows runners using OCR-triggered splits

  • Annelid fits best

    Super Metroid runners using SNES hardware

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Side by side

Feature KimP0ssible Autosplitter 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Annelid 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #6 in Speedrun Timer Software #8 in Speedrun Timer Software
Best for Windows runners using OCR-triggered splits Super Metroid runners using SNES hardware
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrations 1 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo Solo
Features KimP0ssible Autosplitter 2/3 · Annelid 1/3
Auto-splitting ✓ ✓
Frame-accurate timing ✓ (best) Not published
Leaderboard integration — Not published
Specs
Supported platforms Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) Windows, macOS, Linux
Game support method Manual Community
Our review
Pros
  • OCR profiles can trigger starts and splits from configurable game text.
  • Buffered frames support frame-accurate split timestamps.
  • Built-in timer, PB tracking, overlay, and LiveSplit Server commands.
  • Autosplits Super Metroid on SNES through qusb2snes or SNI
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Imports and edits LiveSplit layouts and splits files
Cons
  • Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) only.
  • Game support depends on user-configured XML profiles.
  • No leaderboard integration.
  • Autosplitter currently supports only Super Metroid
  • SNES autosplitting depends on qusb2snes or SNI
  • Maintainer says it has only been tested on Linux
Our verdict

KimP0ssible Autosplitter is a desktop timer for speedrunners who want on-screen game text to trigger starts and splits. It is designed for Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit), and is a fit for solo runners willing to configure game-specific…

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Annelid is a free desktop speedrun timer and autosplitter aimed at Super Metroid runners, particularly those playing on SNES hardware. It supports manual splits and global hotkeys as well as game-specific autosplitting. The autosplitter…

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  1. KimP0ssible AutosplitterSpeedrun Timer Software 7.9Free plan
  2. AnnelidSpeedrun Timer Software 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • KimP0ssible Autosplitter — where it wins

    • OCR profiles can trigger starts and splits from configurable game text.
    • Buffered frames support frame-accurate split timestamps.
    • Built-in timer, PB tracking, overlay, and LiveSplit Server commands.

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) only.
    • Game support depends on user-configured XML profiles.
    • No leaderboard integration.

  • Annelid — where it wins

    • Autosplits Super Metroid on SNES through qusb2snes or SNI
    • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
    • Imports and edits LiveSplit layouts and splits files

    Where it doesn't

    • Autosplitter currently supports only Super Metroid
    • SNES autosplitting depends on qusb2snes or SNI
    • Maintainer says it has only been tested on Linux
  • KimP0ssible Autosplitter7.9/10 · Free plan

    A free Windows timer that turns on-screen text into splits, with LiveSplit Server support.

    Visit KimP0ssibleFull verdict →
  • Annelid7.9/10 · Free plan

    A free desktop timer for Super Metroid runners who want SNES autosplitting and LiveSplit files.

    Visit AnnelidFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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