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OpenSave

Free#4 of 26 in Game Save Managers

OpenSave: A free, open-source save manager with advanced sync, rollback, and conflict handling. Ranked #4 of 26 in Game Save Managers by our editors (9.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for advanced peer-to-peer save synchronization.

9.1/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
9.1 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Advanced peer-to-peer save synchronization
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Automatic backup
Yes
Facts checked
7 Oct 2026

Where it wins
- Peer-to-peer, LAN, and relay-room internet synchronization
- Versioned branches with whole-save and single-file rollback
- Automatic detection across Steam, emulators, GOG, Epic, and repacks
Where it doesn't
- No mobile apps; it runs on Windows, macOS, Linux and Steam Deck
- Cloud backup is optional rather than part of the core sync model
- Advanced features may exceed the needs of simple local backups

Our verdict on OpenSave

OpenSave is an open-source game-save manager for players who need to synchronize saves across devices without relying on Steam, an account, or a subscription. It automatically detects saves from Steam, emulators, GOG, Epic, and repacks, while manual tracking covers folders or individual files. The product is aimed at users managing multiple gaming environments, including Steam Deck through its official Flatpak, as well as headless systems and services through its command-line client.

Its standout capability is the combination of automatic change watching, peer-to-peer synchronization, LAN synchronization, and internet synchronization through relay rooms. Versioned snapshot history adds branches, conflict detection, and selectable resolution choices. Rollback works at both the whole-save and single-file level, giving users more control than a simple folder-copy workflow. Optional cloud backup can extend that setup to Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, WebDAV, webhook destinations, or local and NAS folders.

OpenSave fits players who value local control, detailed save history, and flexible synchronization paths. Its open-source, free model also avoids a subscription requirement, while the range of tracking and restore options supports more involved libraries. Platform coverage is broad: Windows (installer or portable), macOS (one app for Apple Silicon and Intel), Linux (tarball or Flatpak) and Steam Deck, and since version 2.4.0 saves relayed between your own devices are end-to-end encrypted. Players who only want a basic, low-configuration backup tool should choose a simpler alternative; users comfortable with branches, conflict choices, and multiple sync methods should find OpenSave the more suitable fit.

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OpenSave pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on opensave.org

OpenSave fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Automatic backup	Yes
Cloud synchronization	Yes
Scheduled backups	Not verified
Version history	Yes
Game detection	Both
Supported platforms	Multi-platform
Restore options	Manual
Deployment	Desktop, Self-hosted
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	6 integrations: Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, WebDAV, webhook, local/NAS folder
Pricing	Free plan
Website	opensave.org
Facts checked	7 Oct 2026

OpenSave integrations

OpenSave lists 6 integrations on its own site.

Google Drive
Dropbox
OneDrive
WebDAV
webhook
local/NAS folder

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