Best Game Save Managers in 2026
Updated
In short: Checkpoint64 is ranked #1 of 26 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of EmuSync and Game Backup Monitor. The best-ranked option with a free plan is EmuSync. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Hoard at €1.99/mo.
Keeping game progress safe means considering how saves are copied, organized, and restored. Compare automatic backup with scheduled backups, and consider whether cloud synchronization and version history fit the way you want to preserve save files. Game detection and restore options offer additional points to weigh, while supported platforms help you check compatibility with your setup. Checkpoint64, EmuSync, and Game Backup Monitor are among the entries shown. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing also matter; compare these details with the games you play and the recovery options you want.
26 game save managers ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
9 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 | Checkpoint64Windows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | €5/mo | 6.6 | |
| 2 | EmuSyncWindows · Linux · API | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 3 | Game Backup MonitorWindows · Linux | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 4 | Game Save GenieWindows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 5 | HoardWindows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | €1.99/mo | 6.5 | |
| 6 | LudusaviWindows · Mac · Linux · API · Extension | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 7 | OpenSaveWindows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 8 | Game Save ManagerWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 9 | GamekeeperWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 10 | GSBSWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.7 |
| 11 | CheckpointWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 12 | GSBWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 13 | GSMWindows · Linux | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 14 | OmniSaveWindows · Mac · Android | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 15 | QSaveWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 16 | SaveStateWindows · Linux | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 17 | GameSave ManagerWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 18 | Hg.SaveHistoryWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 19 | Playnite Save ManagerWindows | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 20 | SaveKnightWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 21 | SavraWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 22 | SideSaveLinux | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 23 | TSW Save Game ManagerWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 24 | JKSVNo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 25 | Save KeeperNo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
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Questions about this list
Which game save manager is ranked first on Freedom251?
Checkpoint64 is ranked #1 of 26 with a score of 6.6. EmuSync is second and Game Backup Monitor third.
How many of these have a free plan?
9 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Hoard has the lowest first paid tier we found: €1.99/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. Paid placements never change a rank.