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Head-to-head · Speedrun Timer Software

LiveSplit vs Annelid

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

LiveSplit leads on 1 check, Annelid on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 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 featuresLiveSplit · 2 of 3

LiveSplit and Annelid score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for speedrun timer software; LiveSplit sits at #3 and Annelid at #8 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

LiveSplit offers leaderboard integration; Annelid doesn't publish it.

LiveSplit is the better fit for speedrunners who want a customizable timer and race tools. Annelid is the better fit for super Metroid runners using SNES hardware.

  • LiveSplit fits best

    Speedrunners who want a customizable timer and race tools

  • Annelid fits best

    Super Metroid runners using SNES hardware

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Side by side

Feature LiveSplit 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Annelid 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #3 in Speedrun Timer Software #8 in Speedrun Timer Software
Best for Speedrunners who want a customizable timer and race tools Super Metroid runners using SNES hardware
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrations 7 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo
Features LiveSplit 2/3 · Annelid 1/3
Auto-splitting ✓ ✓
Frame-accurate timing Not published Not published
Leaderboard integration ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Supported platforms web, windows Windows, macOS, Linux
Game support method Community Community
Our review
Pros
  • Connects with Speedrun.com to browse leaderboards, download splits, and submit runs
  • Supports automatic game-time reading and auto-splitting when available
  • Offers customizable layouts, race support, and downloadable or user-developed components
  • Autosplits Super Metroid on SNES through qusb2snes or SNI
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Imports and edits LiveSplit layouts and splits files
Cons
  • The desktop release is Windows-oriented; the web version is a separate variant
  • Automatic splitting depends on availability for the game
  • Support is through community and documentation
  • Autosplitter currently supports only Super Metroid
  • SNES autosplitting depends on qusb2snes or SNI
  • Maintainer says it has only been tested on Linux
Our verdict

LiveSplit is a speedrun timer for runners who want more than basic split timing. It combines run comparisons, customizable layouts, leaderboard tools, and race support, with a free, open-source model. Its desktop release is…

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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. LiveSplitSpeedrun Timer Software 7.9Free plan
  2. AnnelidSpeedrun Timer Software 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • LiveSplit — where it wins

    • Connects with Speedrun.com to browse leaderboards, download splits, and submit runs
    • Supports automatic game-time reading and auto-splitting when available
    • Offers customizable layouts, race support, and downloadable or user-developed components

    Where it doesn't

    • The desktop release is Windows-oriented; the web version is a separate variant
    • Automatic splitting depends on availability for the game
    • Support is through community and documentation

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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