MioLog vs Backlog.rip

MioLog8.6Visit Backlog.rip8.4Visit

Higher score MioLog #6 in Game Backlog Trackers 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit MioLog

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Backlog.rip #7 in Game Backlog Trackers 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Visit Backlog.rip

• MioLog fits best

  Open-source users across web and mobile

• Backlog.rip fits best

  Steam users wanting open-source backlog organization

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Side by side

Feature	MioLog 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Backlog.rip 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.4
Ranking	#6 in Game Backlog Trackers	#7 in Game Backlog Trackers
Best for	Open-source users across web and mobile	Steam users wanting open-source backlog organization
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Integrations	3 integrations	2 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features MioLog 5/6 · Backlog.rip 4/6
Platform tracking	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Custom lists	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Playtime tracking	✓	✓
Library import	✓	✓
Data export	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Completion history	✓	✓
Specs
Mobile apps	Both	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free and open source across web, iOS, and Android Tracks status, platforms, sessions, time, reviews, and ratings JSON backups plus CSV import and export support	Free forever plan includes unlimited games and progress tracking. Custom states, lists, and advanced filtering support detailed organization. Steam sync, cloud backups, and multi-device sync connect library and progress.
Cons	Synchronization is routed through the optional Mio Server Integrations center on Wikidata, Wikipedia, and Mio Server Recommendations are limited to on-device use	Web-only access limits the product to browser-based use. Integration coverage centers on Steam and Steam Backlog. Achievements sync and extended backup retention are in Monthly Supporter.
Our verdict	MioLog is a free, open-source backlog tracker and gaming journal for players who want to organize games and preserve their play history across web and mobile. Its library supports status filters, platform tracking, per-game metadata,… Read the review →	Backlog.rip is a browser-based game library manager for organizing and tracking video games. It is aimed at players who want structured backlog management, including progress and status tracking, playtime data, custom states and lists,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• MioLog — where it wins

  • Free and open source across web, iOS, and Android
  • Tracks status, platforms, sessions, time, reviews, and ratings
  • JSON backups plus CSV import and export support

  Where it doesn't

  • Synchronization is routed through the optional Mio Server
  • Integrations center on Wikidata, Wikipedia, and Mio Server
  • Recommendations are limited to on-device use

• Backlog.rip — where it wins

  • Free forever plan includes unlimited games and progress tracking.
  • Custom states, lists, and advanced filtering support detailed organization.
  • Steam sync, cloud backups, and multi-device sync connect library and progress.

  Where it doesn't

  • Web-only access limits the product to browser-based use.
  • Integration coverage centers on Steam and Steam Backlog.
  • Achievements sync and extended backup retention are in Monthly Supporter.

• MioLog8.6/10 · Free plan

  A free, local-first backlog tracker with strong history and export tools.

  Visit MioLogFull verdict →
• Backlog.rip8.4/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source backlog organizer for Steam libraries, available in a browser.

  Visit Backlog.ripFull verdict →