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Two barsScore 6.4

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

PlayCounter is ranked #6 of 20 in game playtime trackers on Freedom251. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.

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Free Free Windows app · no subscription · no PlayCounter account playcounter.app · 2 Oct 2026

Compared on game playtime trackers

Free plan: Yes
Tracking mode: automatic
Supported platforms: Windows; Steam; Xbox; PC Game Pass; Epic; GOG; EA; Ubisoft; Battle.net; itch.io; standalone installations; DOSBox; Dolphin
Mobile app: No
Desktop app: Yes
Data export: multiple

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The record

Purpose: PlayCounter automatically records playtime for recognized PC games in one library, regardless of launcher.
Session tracking: It shows a live session timer and saves a session when you quit a recognized game.
Library and history: The library shows game covers, total hours and sessions, while history includes session dates, lengths, streaks and playtime summaries.
Achievements and journal: It offers playtime milestones and lets users keep notes and separate playthroughs for each game.
Supported sources: The site lists Steam, Epic Games, Battle.net, Xbox app, GOG, EA app, Ubisoft Connect, Riot Client, itch.io, disc installs and standalone executables.
Imports: Steam, Xbox and Epic imports can bring in the playtime those services report; Battle.net import provides a game list but no playtime.
Emulators: The site lists dedicated per-game detection for DOSBox, Dolphin, PCSX2 and mGBA, with some matches requiring review.
Data storage: Recorded sessions, notes and history stay on the user's PC, and the desktop app requires no account.
Online data: The app sends a pseudonymous installation identifier at startup and about hourly, and sends process identifiers for online game matching.
Offline use: The app can be used offline, but automatic game matching, cover images and update checks are unavailable without a server connection.
Open source: The desktop client is available under the MIT license, while the current production API, database migrations and deployment code are maintained privately.
Support: The site links to step-by-step guides and a Discord community.
Platform availability: The public installer is for Windows; the site says macOS, Linux and console live tracking are not supported by the public installer.
Maker: The privacy policy identifies Philipp Pradzinski as the controller and lists an address in Schwerte, Germany.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Game Playtime Trackers in 2026#6 of 20

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