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Head-to-head · Speedrun Timer Software

Time Split Tracker vs LiveSplit

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Time Split Tracker #2 in Speedrun Timer Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit site
LiveSplit #3 in Speedrun Timer Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit LiveSplit

Time Split Tracker leads on 0 checks, LiveSplit on 2, and 1 is 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

  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresLiveSplit · 2 of 3

Time Split Tracker and LiveSplit score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for speedrun timer software; Time Split Tracker sits at #2 and LiveSplit at #3 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

LiveSplit offers auto-splitting; Time Split Tracker doesn't publish it. LiveSplit offers leaderboard integration; Time Split Tracker doesn't publish it.

Time Split Tracker is the better fit for windows runners focused on comparisons and run stats. LiveSplit is the better fit for speedrunners who want a customizable timer and race tools.

  • Time Split Tracker fits best

    Windows runners focused on comparisons and run stats

  • LiveSplit fits best

    Speedrunners who want a customizable timer and race tools

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Side by side

Feature Time Split Tracker 7.9/10 Visit ↗ LiveSplit 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #2 in Speedrun Timer Software #3 in Speedrun Timer Software
Best for Windows runners focused on comparisons and run stats Speedrunners who want a customizable timer and race tools
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Windows Web, Windows
Support Community Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Time Split Tracker 0/3 · LiveSplit 2/3
Auto-splitting Not published ✓ (best)
Frame-accurate timing Not published Not published
Leaderboard integration Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms Windows web, windows
Game support method Not published Community
Our review
Pros
  • Compare a run against multiple saved split sets.
  • Track best splits and view run statistics.
  • Includes a timer-only mode and runs through WINE.
  • Connects with Speedrun.com to browse leaderboards, download splits, and submit runs
  • Supports automatic game-time reading and auto-splitting when available
  • Offers customizable layouts, race support, and downloadable or user-developed components
Cons
  • Windows desktop distribution limits its native platform scope.
  • Installation requires unzipping an archive and launching the program.
  • Community is the stated support channel.
  • The desktop release is Windows-oriented; the web version is a separate variant
  • Automatic splitting depends on availability for the game
  • Support is through community and documentation
Our verdict

Time Split Tracker is a downloadable Windows desktop timer for speedrunners and people tracking other timed activities. It covers both split-based runs and simple timing: runners can record split times, switch to a timer-only mode, and…

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LiveSplit is a speedrun timer for runners who want more than basic split timing. It combines run comparisons, customizable layouts, leaderboard tools, and race support, with a free, open-source model. Its desktop release is…

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  1. Time Split TrackerSpeedrun Timer Software 7.9Free plan
  2. LiveSplitSpeedrun Timer Software 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Time Split Tracker — where it wins

    • Compare a run against multiple saved split sets.
    • Track best splits and view run statistics.
    • Includes a timer-only mode and runs through WINE.

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows desktop distribution limits its native platform scope.
    • Installation requires unzipping an archive and launching the program.
    • Community is the stated support channel.

  • LiveSplit — where it wins

    • Connects with Speedrun.com to browse leaderboards, download splits, and submit runs
    • Supports automatic game-time reading and auto-splitting when available
    • Offers customizable layouts, race support, and downloadable or user-developed components

    Where it doesn't

    • The desktop release is Windows-oriented; the web version is a separate variant
    • Automatic splitting depends on availability for the game
    • Support is through community and documentation
  • Time Split Tracker7.9/10 · Free plan

    A free Windows timer with saved-split comparisons, best splits, and run statistics.

    Visit siteFull verdict →
  • LiveSplit7.9/10 · Free plan

    A free, open-source timer with splits, race tools, and community-extensible layouts.

    Visit LiveSplitFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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