GSBS vs Ludusavi
GSBS
github.comLudusavi
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| Figure | GSBS | Ludusavi |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 0 | 2 |
| Spec score · Game Save Managers | 7.5 (#18) | 8.6 (#1) |
| License | The repository identifies GSBS as MIT licensed. | The repository is released under the MIT License. |
| Purpose | GSBS syncs game saves across Windows, Linux, and macOS using a central server and clients installed on each PC. | Ludusavi backs up PC video game save data and is written in Rust. |
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In their own words
GSBS
GSBS is a free game-save synchronization and backup service for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Clients connect through a central server, detect when a supported game is running, and wait to sync until it closes. The client checks game installations across Steam, Epic, GOG, Ubisoft, EA, Xbox, Heroic, Lutris, Bottles, and Prism against a PCGamingWiki manifest. It translates save paths between Windows and Linux, including Proton paths. Save files are versioned and can be restored through the web dashboard. Optional end-to-end encryption uses client-side AES-256-GCM with Argon2id; without that option, saves are plaintext on the server and in backups. Scheduled tar.zst snapshots can include the database, keys, and saves, with storage on local disk or S3. GSBS can send webhook, Discord, and ntfy alerts, including for conflicts, quota, and backups. The project recommends Docker Compose for the server and provides a Windows server setup executable. It is distributed under the MIT License.
Ludusavi
Ludusavi is a free Rust tool for backing up PC video game save data. It covers more than 19,000 games and allows custom entries, with support for libraries such as Steam, GOG, Epic, Heroic, and Lutris. Users can operate it through a graphical interface or a command-line interface for scripting. Supported data includes file-based saves, Windows registry saves, Steam Proton saves, and Steam screenshots. Ludusavi is also available as a Playnite extension. For cloud copies, it integrates with Rclone remotes including Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, FTP, SMB, and WebDAV. Its synchronization process checks local and cloud saves before uploading changes and warns about conflicts. The tool supports scheduled backups and version history. Its backup information uses the Ludusavi Manifest, with information primarily sourced from PCGamingWiki. Portable releases are available for Windows, Linux, and Mac under the MIT License. One limitation is that it does not automatically support backing up on one operating system and restoring on another.