Head-to-head · Game Playtime Trackers
Thusfar vs Steam Wrapped
Thusfar leads on 0 checks, Steam Wrapped on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreThusfar · 8.1/10
- Free planonly Steam Wrapped
Thusfar scores higher on our rubric for game playtime trackers: 8.1 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.
On tracking mode, Thusfar gives you Hybrid where Steam Wrapped offers Automatic.
Thusfar is the better fit for steam users who want session recaps. Steam Wrapped is the better fit for steam users who want shareable summaries.
- Thusfar fits best
Steam users who want session recaps
- Steam Wrapped fits best
Steam users who want shareable summaries
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Side by side
| Feature | Thusfar 8.1/10 Visit ↗ | Steam Wrapped 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #6 in Game Playtime Trackers | #7 in Game Playtime Trackers |
| Best for | Steam users who want session recaps | Steam users who want shareable summaries |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Open source | Free plan |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Thusfar 1/2 · Steam Wrapped 1/2 | ||
| Mobile app | — | — |
| Desktop app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Tracking mode | Hybrid | Automatic |
| Supported platforms | Windows PC with automatic Steam tracking; consoles, emulators, and non-Steam games via manual logging | Steam for Windows |
| History retention | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Data export | Not checked yet | Basic |
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| Our verdict | Thusfar is an open-source Windows desktop app for players who want more context than a total-playtime number. It automatically detects Steam game starts and stops, records playtime and last-played context, and organizes history through… Read the review → |
Steam Wrapped is a free, open-source Millennium plugin for the Steam client on Windows. It automatically records local game sessions and turns them into reports covering playtime, games played, achievements, genres, most-played games,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Thusfar — where it wins
- Automatically detects Steam game starts and stops
- Structured recap prompts capture notes at session end
- Local storage and crash recovery keep session history available
Where it doesn't
- Automatic tracking is centered on Steam
- Console, emulator, and non-Steam sessions require manual logging
- Windows desktop only, with no mobile app
Steam Wrapped — where it wins
- Automatic local tracking of Steam game sessions
- Custom date ranges with playtime and achievement insights
- High-resolution PNG exports for sharing summaries
Where it doesn't
- Requires the Millennium framework for Steam
- Works only with Steam on Windows
- No mobile app or broader game-platform support
- Thusfar8.1/10 · Open source
A focused Windows tracker for Steam sessions, with manual logging beyond Steam.
Visit ThusfarFull verdict → - Steam Wrapped7.9/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source Steam tracker for detailed reports and shareable PNG summaries.
Visit Steam WrappedFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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