OpenSave vs Gamekeeper

OpenSave9.1Visit Gamekeeper8.8Visit

Higher score OpenSave #4 in Game Save Managers 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit OpenSave

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

• OpenSave fits best

  Advanced peer-to-peer save synchronization

• Gamekeeper fits best

  Windows users wanting deep backup controls

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Side by side

Feature	OpenSave 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Gamekeeper 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.8
Ranking	#4 in Game Save Managers	#6 in Game Save Managers
Best for	Advanced peer-to-peer save synchronization	Windows users wanting deep backup controls
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Self-hosted	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows
Support	Community, Docs	Docs
Integrations	6 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features OpenSave 3/4 · Gamekeeper 4/4
Automatic backup	✓	✓
Cloud synchronization	✓	✓
Scheduled backups	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Version history	✓	✓
Specs
Game detection	Both	Both
Supported platforms	Multi-platform	Windows
Restore options	Manual	Manual
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	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	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	Windows 10/11 64-bit only Free limits each game to three save spaces The software is currently in alpha testing
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,… 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

• 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

• 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

• OpenSave9.1/10 · Free plan

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

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

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

  Visit GamekeeperFull verdict →