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Head-to-head · Game Achievement Trackers

RetroAchievements vs Achievement Scavenger

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score RetroAchievements #4 in Game Achievement Trackers 9.0/10 Open source ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit site
Achievement Scavenger #5 in Game Achievement Trackers 8.9/10 Open source ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit site

RetroAchievements leads on 0 checks, Achievement Scavenger 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 scoreRetroAchievements · 9.0/10

RetroAchievements scores higher on our rubric for game achievement trackers: 9.0 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

On platform coverage, RetroAchievements gives you All_major_platforms where Achievement Scavenger offers Multi_platform.

RetroAchievements is the better fit for open-source retro achievement tracking. Achievement Scavenger is the better fit for open-source desktop achievement tracking.

  • RetroAchievements fits best

    Open-source retro achievement tracking

  • Achievement Scavenger fits best

    Open-source desktop achievement tracking

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Side by side

Feature RetroAchievements 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Achievement Scavenger 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.9
Ranking #4 in Game Achievement Trackers #5 in Game Achievement Trackers
Best for Open-source retro achievement tracking Open-source desktop achievement tracking
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Open source Open source
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android Windows, Linux
Support Community, Docs Community
Integrations 10 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo Solo, Small business
Features RetroAchievements 3/5 · Achievement Scavenger 3/5
Achievement import Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Progress analytics ✓ ✓
Social comparison ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Mobile app Not checked yet —
Game database ✓ ✓
Specs
Platform coverage All_major_platforms Multi_platform
Our review
Pros
  • Custom achievement sets with Hardcore and Casual modes
  • Leaderboards, rankings, events, badges, and mastery tracking
  • Wide emulator support plus a web API for game and user data
  • Tracks Steam, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, and RetroAchievements
  • Combines live unlocks, rarity statistics, checklists, and walkthroughs
  • Offers spoiler protection, overlays, and a local mobile companion
Cons
  • Focused on classic games played through supported emulators
  • Requires users to provide their own game files
  • Platform support depends on compatible emulators and cores
  • Runs on Windows and Linux rather than a broad range of platforms
  • Mobile access depends on a local server and QR code
  • Does not provide verified social comparison features
Our verdict

RetroAchievements adds achievement tracking, competition, profiles, and progress tools to classic games played through supported emulators. It is aimed at players who want structured goals, completion tracking, rankings, and community…

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Achievement Scavenger is an open-source desktop companion for players who pursue complete game achievement and trophy lists. It brings together progress from Steam, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, and RetroAchievements, with support for…

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  1. RetroAchievementsGame Achievement Trackers 9.0Open source
  2. Achievement ScavengerGame Achievement Trackers 8.9Open source

Strengths and trade-offs

  • RetroAchievements — where it wins

    • Custom achievement sets with Hardcore and Casual modes
    • Leaderboards, rankings, events, badges, and mastery tracking
    • Wide emulator support plus a web API for game and user data

    Where it doesn't

    • Focused on classic games played through supported emulators
    • Requires users to provide their own game files
    • Platform support depends on compatible emulators and cores

  • Achievement Scavenger — where it wins

    • Tracks Steam, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, and RetroAchievements
    • Combines live unlocks, rarity statistics, checklists, and walkthroughs
    • Offers spoiler protection, overlays, and a local mobile companion

    Where it doesn't

    • Runs on Windows and Linux rather than a broad range of platforms
    • Mobile access depends on a local server and QR code
    • Does not provide verified social comparison features
  • RetroAchievements9.0/10 · Open source

    A deep open-source tracker for retro-game achievements, leaderboards, and mastery.

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  • Achievement Scavenger8.9/10 · Open source

    A feature-rich desktop tracker for completionists who want detailed progress tools.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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