Hoard vs Ludusavi

Hoard syncs game saves across devices and keeps versioned backups on Linux, macOS, Windows, or a self-hosted setup. It detects when you stop playing and syncs saves automatically. If two machines have diverging saves, the newest takes precedence and the other is backed up locally. Snapshots are retained indefinitely, and users can restore an earlier version. Hoard checks files with SHA-256 and re-hashes them during restoration. It detects libraries including Steam, Epic, GOG, Proton, and Wine, and uses the Ludusavi manifest for thousands of titles; the site says save paths for 71 games have been checked by hand. Save export in the game's original format is available even on the free tier. The Free plan includes 2 GB of cloud storage, a maximum save size of 1–1.5 GB, and three devices. Hoard Pro costs €1.99 per month and includes 100 GB of storage, saves up to 10 GB, and unlimited devices. Hoard can also be self-hosted using the same Rust binary, without an account or quotas.

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.