Best Game Overlay Software in 2026
Updated
In short: GameGlass is ranked #1 of 26 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of OP.GG and Valorant Tracker. The best-ranked option with a free plan is OP.GG. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Valorant Tracker at $0.24/mo.
Keep useful information or controls close at hand while you play by comparing game overlay options against the games and platforms you use. Supported games and supported platforms are key checks; then look for the features you want visible, such as hardware monitoring, performance statistics, in-game chat or recording controls. GameGlass, OP.GG and Valorant Tracker are among the entries to compare on those capabilities. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost context, while the listed features can help you assess what each option offers for your setup. Focus on the particular tools you want during play rather than assuming every overlay provides the same mix.
26 game overlay software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
17 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GameGlassWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | $4.16/mo | 6.8 | |
| 2 | OP.GGWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | $3/mo | 6.7 | |
| 3 | Valorant TrackerWeb · Windows · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $0.24/mo | 6.6 | |
| 4 | OverwolfWeb · Windows | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 5 | PLITCHWindows · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | PLN 1.39/mo | 6.5 | |
| 6 | PorofessorWeb · Windows | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 7 | WeModWindows · Android | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | $5/mo | 6.5 | |
| 8 | Crosshair XWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | — | 6.4 | |
| 9 | GameOverlayWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 10 | Intel PresentMonWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 11 | LoL SenseiWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | €2.99/mo | 6.4 | |
| 12 | MangoHudLinux | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 13 | NVIDIA ShadowPlayWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 14 | ReShadeWindows · Linux | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 15 | Crosshair V2Windows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | |
| 16 | MobalyticsWeb · Windows | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | |
| 17 | HudSightWindows | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 18 | MagpieWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 19 | MetaTFTWeb · Windows | One bar | — | 2 of 6 | $3/mo | 5.2 | |
| 20 | RivaTuner Statistics ServerWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 21 | NVIDIA FrameViewNo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 22 | Snipping ToolNo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 23 | Special KWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 24 | FPS MonitorWindows | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 25 | PlayClawWindows | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | $39/mo | 4.9 |
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Supported platforms | In-game chat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GameGlass | 6.8 | Free plan | $4.16/mo | Yes | — | cross-platform | — |
| 2 | OP.GG | 6.7 | Free plan | $3/mo | Yes | 3 /mo | — | — |
| 3 | Valorant Tracker | 6.6 | Free plan | $0.24/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 4 | Overwolf | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | windows | — |
| 5 | PLITCH | 6.5 | Free plan | PLN 1.39/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 6 | Porofessor | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 7 | WeMod | 6.5 | Free plan | $5/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 8 | Crosshair X | 6.4 | No | — | No | — | windows | — |
| 9 | GameOverlay | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | windows | — |
| 10 | Intel PresentMon | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | windows | — |
| 11 | LoL Sensei | 6.4 | Free plan | €2.99/mo | Yes | — | windows | No |
| 12 | MangoHud | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | linux | — |
| 13 | NVIDIA ShadowPlay | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | windows | — |
| 14 | ReShade | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | cross-platform | — |
| 15 | Crosshair V2 | 6.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | windows | — |
| 16 | Mobalytics | 6.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 17 | HudSight | 5.4 | No | — | No | — | windows | — |
| 18 | Magpie | 5.2 | No | — | Yes | — | windows | — |
| 19 | MetaTFT | 5.2 | Free plan | $3/mo | Yes | — | windows | — |
| 20 | RivaTuner Statistics Server | 5.2 | No | — | Yes | — | windows | — |
| 21 | NVIDIA FrameView | 5.1 | No | — | Yes | — | windows | — |
| 22 | Snipping Tool | 5.1 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 23 | Special K | 5.1 | No | — | Yes | — | windows | — |
| 24 | FPS Monitor | 5.0 | No | — | No | — | windows | — |
| 25 | PlayClaw | 4.9 | No | $39/mo | No | — | — | — |
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Questions about this list
Which game overlay software is ranked first on Freedom251?
GameGlass is ranked #1 of 26 with a score of 6.8. OP.GG is second and Valorant Tracker third.
How many of these have a free plan?
16 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Valorant Tracker has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.24/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation.