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Best Game Damage Meters in 2026
Game damage meters let you examine combat performance through metrics, logs, overlays or replay analysis. Compared on supported games and combat metrics, the entries also vary in combat-log import, session history and live overlay capabilities. Replay analysis may be useful for reviewing encounters after play, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost context. Elite Insights, EQ Zera and eqdps are among the options. Check which supported games matter to you and whether you want to review sessions, inspect replays or see information during play.
- 24 apps
- Research read 23 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
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AwowLab Overlay
Free plan Open source WindowsAwowLab Overlay combines live combat meters with pull history and detailed breakdowns in a separate window. Check the Windows and Vulkan requirements before choosing it.
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Elite Insights
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1Elite Insights offers detailed report and replay tools for ArcDPS logs, plus several export formats.
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Advanced Combat Tracker
Free plan WindowsACT offers log parsing, encounter analysis, alerts, and export options through a plugin-based setup. Check that a hosted plugin is available for your game and note the stated .NET requirement.
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Fellowship Logs
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1Fellowship players who want visual combat reports and log sharing can start with the free plan.
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FF Logs
Free plan APILinuxMac+2FF Logs brings encounter review, rankings, and API access together for Final Fantasy XIV.
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CombatDash
Free plan WindowsCombatDash combines combat metrics with fight history, map information, and raid support in a free plugin. Its creep-class restriction is the key limitation to check first.
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eqdps
Free plan LinuxWindowseqdps brings combat, experience, and Plane of Sky tracking into one free desktop tool.
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EQL Meter
Free plan MacWindowsEQL Meter offers several live combat views for EverQuest Legends while keeping its log processing on the user's machine.
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EQ Zera
Free plan WebWindowsEQ Zera groups log-based combat tracking with quest, loot, and character tools for EverQuest Legends.
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CombatScribe
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsChoose CombatScribe if you play Turtle WoW and want detailed local analysis of raid logs, including encounter timelines, meters, consumables, and loot.
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Combat Metrics
Free planCombat Metrics provides detailed combat and healing analysis for ESO, but setup requires separate libraries and enabling its fight-data module for separate storage.
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Warcraft Logs
Free plan APILinuxMac+2Warcraft Logs offers detailed combat reporting for individual players and guilds, including live event uploads and public rankings. Its archive access and API allowances vary by paid tier.
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BlueMeter
Free plan WindowsBlueMeter combines live combat tracking, encounter review, and player task tools for one supported game. Its Windows runtime and Npcap requirements are important to account for before installing.
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Horizoverlay
Free plan Self-hostedWebWindowsHorizoverlay focuses on presenting several Final Fantasy XIV combat metrics in a configurable horizontal overlay. Its setup depends on ACT and the specified OverlayPlugin version.
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IINACT
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsChoose IINACT if you want a free, open-source parser for Final Fantasy XIV that works with established ACT-compatible tools.
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Kagerou
Free plan Self-hostedWebWindowsKagerou offers combat metrics, history lookup, and several presentation controls for an ACT overlay. The OverlayPlugin requirement and compatibility notice are important setup considerations.
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Skada
Free plan MacWindowsSkada offers customizable combat views, saved fight segments, and optional extensions across listed World of Warcraft flavors. Choose the edition that matches the game version you play.
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Archon
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1Choose Archon if you play one of its supported games and want combat metrics, log import, replay analysis, or session history.
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PQ Companion
Free plan WindowsPQ Companion combines combat tools, game data, maps, and alerts for Project Quarm. It is free and reads game logs and Zeal exports without modifying game client or game data.
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STOOP
Free plan WindowsSTOOP combines party combat scoring with solo build analysis for Throne & Liberty. Its party view depends on each member running the app and joining the same code or invite link.
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LMeter
Free plan WindowsLMeter puts ACT combat data in a customizable in-game meter for Final Fantasy XIV.
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HodorReflexes
Free planHodorReflexes provides broad group combat information and coordination tools at no cost. Installation dependencies and the beta HPS module are important considerations.
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WoWAnalyzer
Free plan Self-hostedWebWoWAnalyzer provides log-based metrics and suggestions, but its coverage and context have limits.
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TrueParse
Free planTrueParse gives players role-specific scores and post-fight analysis, with Raw percentile data for ranked encounters.
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price