OpenSave vs Hoard

OpenSave9.1Visit Hoard9.0Visit

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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Hoard #5 in Game Save Managers 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Hoard

• OpenSave fits best

  Advanced peer-to-peer save synchronization

• Hoard fits best

  Polished cross-platform cloud save backup

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Side by side

Feature	OpenSave 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Hoard 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	9.0
Ranking	#4 in Game Save Managers	#5 in Game Save Managers
Best for	Advanced peer-to-peer save synchronization	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, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Docs, Community
Integrations	6 integrations	20 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features OpenSave 3/4 · Hoard 3/4
Automatic backup	✓	✓
Cloud synchronization	✓	✓
Scheduled backups	Not checked yet	—
Version history	✓	✓
Specs
Game detection	Both	Automatic
Supported platforms	Multi-platform	Multi-platform
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	Automatic detection and session-end backup snapshots Rollback, version history, and SHA-256 file verification Supports major PC stores, emulators, and self-hosting
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	Free plan limits cloud storage to 2 GB Free plan supports up to 3 devices No scheduled backups; restores are manual
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 →	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… 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

• 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

• OpenSave9.1/10 · Free plan

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

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• Hoard9.0/10 · Free plan

  A polished cross-platform save manager with free cloud storage and affordable Pro sync.

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