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Head-to-head · Game Save Managers

OpenSave vs Game Backup Monitor

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score OpenSave #4 in Game Save Managers 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit OpenSave
Game Backup Monitor #7 in Game Save Managers 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit site

OpenSave leads on 0 checks, Game Backup Monitor on 0, and 5 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 scoreOpenSave · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresGame Backup Monitor · 4 of 4

OpenSave scores higher on our rubric for game save managers: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

On restore options, Game Backup Monitor gives you Both where OpenSave offers Manual.

OpenSave is the better fit for advanced peer-to-peer save synchronization. Game Backup Monitor is the better fit for reliable automated backups during gameplay.

  • OpenSave fits best

    Advanced peer-to-peer save synchronization

  • Game Backup Monitor fits best

    Reliable automated backups during gameplay

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Side by side

Feature OpenSave 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Game Backup Monitor 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.7
Ranking #4 in Game Save Managers #7 in Game Save Managers
Best for Advanced peer-to-peer save synchronization Reliable automated backups during gameplay
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Self-hosted Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, Linux
Support Community, Docs Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features OpenSave 3/4 · Game Backup Monitor 4/4
Automatic backup ✓ ✓
Cloud synchronization ✓ ✓
Scheduled backups Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Version history ✓ ✓
Specs
Game detection Both Both
Supported platforms Multi-platform Multi-platform
Restore options Manual Both
Our review
Pros
  • Peer-to-peer, LAN, and relay-room internet synchronization
  • Versioned branches with whole-save and single-file rollback
  • Automatic detection across Steam, emulators, GOG, Epic, and repacks
  • Automatic post-session and interval backups with 7-Zip compression
  • Restoration, retention, differential backups, and older-version selection
  • Cloud-folder and network-folder synchronization across computers
Cons
  • No mobile apps; it runs on Windows, macOS, Linux and Steam Deck
  • Cloud backup is optional rather than part of the core sync model
  • Advanced features may exceed the needs of simple local backups
  • Cloud synchronization requires a separate provider and sync client
  • Support is limited to Windows and Linux
  • The project is complete and not expected to receive major changes
Our verdict

OpenSave is an open-source game-save manager for players who need to synchronize saves across devices without relying on Steam, an account, or a subscription. It automatically detects saves from Steam, emulators, GOG, Epic, and repacks,…

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Game Backup Monitor is a free, open-source desktop application for protecting saved games during and after play sessions. It detects configured games from running processes, creates compressed backups after sessions, and can also make…

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  1. OpenSaveGame Save Managers 9.1Free plan
  2. Game Backup MonitorGame Save Managers 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • OpenSave — where it wins

    • Peer-to-peer, LAN, and relay-room internet synchronization
    • Versioned branches with whole-save and single-file rollback
    • Automatic detection across Steam, emulators, GOG, Epic, and repacks

    Where it doesn't

    • No mobile apps; it runs on Windows, macOS, Linux and Steam Deck
    • Cloud backup is optional rather than part of the core sync model
    • Advanced features may exceed the needs of simple local backups

  • Game Backup Monitor — where it wins

    • Automatic post-session and interval backups with 7-Zip compression
    • Restoration, retention, differential backups, and older-version selection
    • Cloud-folder and network-folder synchronization across computers

    Where it doesn't

    • Cloud synchronization requires a separate provider and sync client
    • Support is limited to Windows and Linux
    • The project is complete and not expected to receive major changes
  • OpenSave9.1/10 · Free plan

    A free, open-source save manager with advanced sync, rollback, and conflict handling.

    Visit OpenSaveFull verdict →
  • Game Backup Monitor8.7/10 · Free plan

    A free open-source choice for automatic save backups on Windows and Linux.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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