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Head-to-head · Game Save Managers

Ludusavi vs Hoard

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Ludusavi #1 in Game Save Managers 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Ludusavi
Hoard #5 in Game Save Managers 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Hoard

Ludusavi leads on 1 check, Hoard on 0, and 4 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 scoreLudusavi · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresLudusavi · 4 of 4

Ludusavi scores higher on our rubric for game save managers: 9.4 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

Ludusavi offers scheduled backups; Hoard doesn't. On game detection, Ludusavi gives you Both where Hoard offers Automatic. On restore options, Ludusavi gives you Both where Hoard offers Manual.

Ludusavi is the better fit for broad, free multi-platform save management. Hoard is the better fit for polished cross-platform cloud save backup.

  • Ludusavi fits best

    Broad, free multi-platform save management

  • Hoard fits best

    Polished cross-platform cloud save backup

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Side by side

Feature Ludusavi 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Hoard 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.0
Ranking #1 in Game Save Managers #5 in Game Save Managers
Best for Broad, free multi-platform save management Polished cross-platform cloud save backup
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan €1.99/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Community, Docs Email, Docs, Community
Integrations 9 integrations 20 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Ludusavi 4/4 · Hoard 3/4
Automatic backup ✓ ✓
Cloud synchronization ✓ ✓
Scheduled backups ✓ (best) —
Version history ✓ ✓
Specs
Game detection Both Automatic
Supported platforms Multi-platform Multi-platform
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
  • Automatic detection and session-end backup snapshots
  • Rollback, version history, and SHA-256 file verification
  • Supports major PC stores, emulators, and self-hosting
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
  • Free plan limits cloud storage to 2 GB
  • Free plan supports up to 3 devices
  • No scheduled backups; restores are manual
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…

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Hoard is an open-source game-save backup and synchronization system for PC players who move between computers, storefronts, or emulators. Its desktop application supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, automatically detects game-save…

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  1. LudusaviGame Save Managers 9.4Free plan
  2. HoardGame Save Managers 9.0Free plan

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

  • Hoard — where it wins

    • Automatic detection and session-end backup snapshots
    • Rollback, version history, and SHA-256 file verification
    • Supports major PC stores, emulators, and self-hosting

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan limits cloud storage to 2 GB
    • Free plan supports up to 3 devices
    • No scheduled backups; restores are manual

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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