PoB Redux vs TLI Builder

PoB Redux9.4Visit TBTLI Builder8.6Visit

Higher score PoB Redux #1 in Game Build Planners 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit PoB Redux

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TB TLI Builder #7 in Game Build Planners 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit TLI Builder

• PoB Redux fits best

  Cross-platform Path of Exile planners

• TLI Builder fits best

  TLI players wanting desktop planning

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Side by side

Feature	PoB Redux 9.4/10 Visit ↗	TBTLI Builder 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.6
Ranking	#1 in Game Build Planners	#7 in Game Build Planners
Best for	Cross-platform Path of Exile planners	TLI players wanting desktop planning
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, Windows
Support	Community	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo
Features PoB Redux 2/4 · TLI Builder 3/4
Skill tree planner	✓	✓
Equipment & loadouts	✓	✓
Build sharing	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Mobile app	—	Not checked yet
Specs
Saved builds	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Games covered	2 (best)	1
Our review
Pros	Detailed passive-tree, skill, equipment and calculation tools Imports PoB XML, share codes and planner files Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux with broad integrations	Detailed talent, gear, affix, and hero-system planning Live full stat sheet updates during build planning Local saves plus shareable codes and short links
Cons	No mobile app; it is designed for desktop platforms Focused on Path of Exile rather than broader game coverage AI assistant and MCP server features are optional	Covers Torchlight: Infinite rather than multiple games Local saves are centered on the device where builds are stored The desktop download is limited to Windows
Our verdict	PoB Redux is a free, open-source desktop build planner for Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2. It is aimed at players who want to plan passive trees, skills, socket groups, equipment and item choices while reviewing detailed build… Read the review →	TLI Builder is a free, open-source build planner for Torchlight: Infinite. It is designed for players who want to map talent-tree choices, configure gear and affixes, manage hero-related systems, and review a build’s resulting statistics… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• PoB Redux — where it wins

  • Detailed passive-tree, skill, equipment and calculation tools
  • Imports PoB XML, share codes and planner files
  • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux with broad integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • No mobile app; it is designed for desktop platforms
  • Focused on Path of Exile rather than broader game coverage
  • AI assistant and MCP server features are optional

• TLI Builder — where it wins

  • Detailed talent, gear, affix, and hero-system planning
  • Live full stat sheet updates during build planning
  • Local saves plus shareable codes and short links

  Where it doesn't

  • Covers Torchlight: Infinite rather than multiple games
  • Local saves are centered on the device where builds are stored
  • The desktop download is limited to Windows

• PoB Redux9.4/10 · Free plan

  A deep, cross-platform planner for Path of Exile 1 and 2 builds.

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• TBTLI Builder8.6/10 · Free plan

  A focused, free planner covering talents, gear, hero systems, stats, and sharing.

  Visit TLI BuilderFull verdict →