Lymalink vs RetroAchievements
Lymalink
github.comRetroAchievements
retroachievements.orgSide by side
| Figure | Lymalink | RetroAchievements |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 2 |
| Spec score · Game Achievement Trackers | 7.4 (#21) | 8.6 (#2) |
| Spec score · Achievement trackers | 7.0 (#31) | 9.1 (#1) |
| Privacy | The project says it does not collect, store, or transmit Steam credentials or private data beyond what users explicitly configure. | The privacy policy says personal data is not passed to third parties without explicit consent or a legal basis and that API usage logs are retained for a period deemed appropriate. |
| Purpose | Lymalink watches and tracks game achievements from local achievement files and personal Steam imports. | RetroAchievements adds achievements to retro games and lets players build profiles, track progress, and compete with friends. |
| Support | The project asks users to report bugs and issues through its GitHub Issues section. | Users can report broken achievements on the website and request manual unlocks with proof of completion. |
| Supported systems | The maker provides beta releases and installation instructions for Linux and Windows. | The downloads catalog lists 54 gaming systems and 33 available emulators. |
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In their own words
RetroAchievements
RetroAchievements adds achievement goals and progress tracking to retro games. Players can build profiles, follow completion, and compete with friends. Its game listings span systems from Atari 2600 to PlayStation 2 and include Nintendo, Sega, Sony, and other platforms. Supported emulator options include PCSX2, Dolphin, PPSSPP, Flycast, and BizHawk, with choices for Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS, and browser-based SkyEmu.
Hardcore mode disables save-state loading, cheats, and most speed-altering emulator features. It is required for game mastery and some leaderboards. Community events include RA Roulette and Achievement of the Week, and developers can use public API documentation. Players can report broken achievements and request manual unlocks by providing proof of completion. The service is free. Its web application source code is GPL-3, while achievement trigger logic is proprietary to the RetroAchievements community. The service does not host copyright-protected ROMs. A player must be connected to the internet when starting a session, so fully offline play is not supported. System support and new features depend on volunteers.