PQ Companion

Free#5 of 24 in Game Damage Meters

PQ Companion: A deep, free overlay suite for Project Quarm players on Windows. Ranked #5 of 24 in Game Damage Meters by our editors (8.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for project Quarm players wanting a full overlay suite.

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At a glance

Editor score
8.9 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Project Quarm players wanting a full overlay suite
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Combat metrics
Full_combat
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free and open source with local Windows operation
- Combines DPS, threat, timers, history, triggers, and replay mode
- Adds database overlays and detailed character progression tracking
Where it doesn't
- Supports Project Quarm rather than multiple games
- Runs on Windows 10 and 11 only
- Some features depend on combat logs or optional Zeal exports

Our verdict on PQ Companion

PQ Companion is a free, open-source Windows desktop companion for Project Quarm players who want more than a basic damage meter. It reads EverQuest combat logs and optional Zeal exports to provide live DPS overlays, persistent combat history, threat estimation, spell timers, NPC information, maps, searchable database tools, character progression tracking, custom triggers, and transparent overlays. The application runs locally on Windows 10 and 11 and is distributed through a GitHub installer.

Its strongest advantage is feature depth within the Project Quarm use case. Combat analysis covers damage output, Personal, Raid, and Encounter DPS metrics, per-mob hate estimates, hate per second, and replay analysis. Spell timers cover buffs, debuffs, mez, stun, and damage-over-time effects. Custom regex triggers can produce on-screen, sound, and text-to-speech alerts, while log replay mode supports trigger and overlay review. Zeal and Discord StreamKit Overlay integrations also extend how information can fit into a player's setup.

PQ Companion also reaches beyond combat measurement. Its searchable Project Quarm database covers items, spells, NPCs, and zones, with NPC overlays showing level, health, resists, and abilities. Separate trackers cover character progression, inventory, spells, keys, factions, and lockouts. That breadth makes it a strong choice for Project Quarm players who want a single desktop companion for combat, reference, alerts, and progression. Players seeking a meter for other games, a non-Windows application, or a narrower tool without log-based requirements should choose an alternative.

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PQ Companion pricing

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

See plans on pq-companion.com

PQ Companion fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Supported games	Project Quarm
Combat metrics	Full_combat
Live overlay	Yes
Combat-log import	Yes
Replay analysis	Yes
Session history	Yes
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	2 integrations: Zeal, Discord StreamKit Overlay
Pricing	Free plan
Website	pq-companion.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

PQ Companion integrations

PQ Companion lists 2 integrations on its own site.

Zeal
Discord StreamKit Overlay

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