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Head-to-head · Speedrun Timer Software

OpenSpeedRun vs KimP0ssible Autosplitter

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
OpenSpeedRun #5 in Speedrun Timer Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit OpenSpeedRun
KimP0ssible Autosplitter #6 in Speedrun Timer Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit KimP0ssible

OpenSpeedRun leads on 1 check, KimP0ssible Autosplitter on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

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OpenSpeedRun and KimP0ssible Autosplitter score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for speedrun timer software; OpenSpeedRun sits at #5 and KimP0ssible Autosplitter at #6 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

KimP0ssible Autosplitter offers frame-accurate timing; OpenSpeedRun doesn't. OpenSpeedRun offers leaderboard integration; KimP0ssible Autosplitter doesn't.

OpenSpeedRun is the better fit for desktop runners wanting autosplits and streaming tools. KimP0ssible Autosplitter is the better fit for windows runners using OCR-triggered splits.

  • OpenSpeedRun fits best

    Desktop runners wanting autosplits and streaming tools

  • KimP0ssible Autosplitter fits best

    Windows runners using OCR-triggered splits

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Side by side

Feature OpenSpeedRun 7.9/10 Visit ↗ KimP0ssible Autosplitter 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #5 in Speedrun Timer Software #6 in Speedrun Timer Software
Best for Desktop runners wanting autosplits and streaming tools Windows runners using OCR-triggered splits
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows, Linux, macOS Windows
Integrations 5 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo
Features OpenSpeedRun 2/3 · KimP0ssible Autosplitter 2/3
Auto-splitting ✓ ✓
Frame-accurate timing — ✓ (best)
Leaderboard integration ✓ (best) —
Specs
Supported platforms windows, linux, macos Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
Game support method Manual Manual
Our review
Pros
  • Autosplits via RetroArch memory protocol or Linux process memory
  • OBS browser-source overlays through a local WebSocket server
  • Imports and exports LiveSplit files and attempt history
  • OCR profiles can trigger starts and splits from configurable game text.
  • Buffered frames support frame-accurate split timestamps.
  • Built-in timer, PB tracking, overlay, and LiveSplit Server commands.
Cons
  • Game-specific autosplitter addresses and split configurations are user-supplied
  • Autosplitting is limited to RetroArch or Linux process memory
  • macOS binaries are described as currently untested
  • Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) only.
  • Game support depends on user-configured XML profiles.
  • No leaderboard integration.
Our verdict

OpenSpeedRun is a free, open-source desktop speedrun timer for solo runners and small groups on Windows, Linux, and macOS. Its graphical timer, split editor, and theme and configuration editors cover the core timing workflow, while…

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KimP0ssible Autosplitter is a desktop timer for speedrunners who want on-screen game text to trigger starts and splits. It is designed for Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit), and is a fit for solo runners willing to configure game-specific…

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  1. OpenSpeedRunSpeedrun Timer Software 7.9Free plan
  2. KimP0ssible AutosplitterSpeedrun Timer Software 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • OpenSpeedRun — where it wins

    • Autosplits via RetroArch memory protocol or Linux process memory
    • OBS browser-source overlays through a local WebSocket server
    • Imports and exports LiveSplit files and attempt history

    Where it doesn't

    • Game-specific autosplitter addresses and split configurations are user-supplied
    • Autosplitting is limited to RetroArch or Linux process memory
    • macOS binaries are described as currently untested

  • KimP0ssible Autosplitter — where it wins

    • OCR profiles can trigger starts and splits from configurable game text.
    • Buffered frames support frame-accurate split timestamps.
    • Built-in timer, PB tracking, overlay, and LiveSplit Server commands.

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) only.
    • Game support depends on user-configured XML profiles.
    • No leaderboard integration.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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