Ludusavi vs Gamekeeper

LLudusavi9.4Visit Gamekeeper8.8Visit

Higher score L Ludusavi #1 in Game Save Managers 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Ludusavi

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Gamekeeper #6 in Game Save Managers 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Gamekeeper

• Ludusavi fits best

  Broad, free multi-platform save management

• Gamekeeper fits best

  Windows users wanting deep backup controls

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Side by side

Feature	LLudusavi 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Gamekeeper 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.8
Ranking	#1 in Game Save Managers	#6 in Game Save Managers
Best for	Broad, free multi-platform save management	Windows users wanting deep backup controls
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows
Support	Community, Docs	Docs
Integrations	9 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Ludusavi 4/4 · Gamekeeper 4/4
Automatic backup	✓	✓
Cloud synchronization	✓	✓
Scheduled backups	✓	✓
Version history	✓	✓
Specs
Game detection	Both	Both
Supported platforms	Multi-platform	Windows
Restore options	Both	Manual
Our review
Pros	Supports file saves, Windows registry data, Proton saves, and screenshots Offers both graphical and command-line interfaces Works with Rclone, Playnite, and major cloud and network services	Timed, real-time, and process-monitored save automation Branches, save slots, delta storage, and rollback tools WebDAV, S3, FTP, SFTP, SMB/CIFS, and local-directory support
Cons	Scheduled backups require an external task-automation tool Cloud synchronization depends on Rclone or a cloud-backed folder Custom game entries may require additional configuration	Windows 10/11 64-bit only Free limits each game to three save spaces The software is currently in alpha testing
Our verdict	Ludusavi is a free, open-source desktop tool for backing up and restoring PC video-game saves across Windows, macOS, and Linux. It supports multiple game stores and libraries, including Steam, GOG, Epic, Heroic, and Lutris. Its coverage… Read the review →	Gamekeeper is a Windows desktop application for organizing, backing up, restoring, and synchronizing video-game save data. It is aimed at individual PC gamers who want more control than a simple copy-based backup, with automatic… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Ludusavi — where it wins

  • Supports file saves, Windows registry data, Proton saves, and screenshots
  • Offers both graphical and command-line interfaces
  • Works with Rclone, Playnite, and major cloud and network services

  Where it doesn't

  • Scheduled backups require an external task-automation tool
  • Cloud synchronization depends on Rclone or a cloud-backed folder
  • Custom game entries may require additional configuration

• Gamekeeper — where it wins

  • Timed, real-time, and process-monitored save automation
  • Branches, save slots, delta storage, and rollback tools
  • WebDAV, S3, FTP, SFTP, SMB/CIFS, and local-directory support

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows 10/11 64-bit only
  • Free limits each game to three save spaces
  • The software is currently in alpha testing

• LLudusavi9.4/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source save manager with GUI, CLI, retention, and cloud-sync options.

  Visit LudusaviFull verdict →
• Gamekeeper8.8/10 · Free plan

  A deep Windows save manager for gamers who want automated backups and version control.

  Visit GamekeeperFull verdict →