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CaptureAge vs Freezetime
Both stand on game replay analyzers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
CA:DE combines spectating, replay playback, and match analysis for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. The free plan covers core playback and statistics; paid tiers add controls, analysis features, and, on higher tiers, custom skins.
Visit CaptureAge Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2
Freezetime pairs a public match archive with tools for analyzing personal or private demos. The public site is read-only, while self-hosting requires users to bring their own demo data.
Visit FreezetimeThe facts
| CaptureAge | Freezetime | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Runs on | Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: €5 a month | Go: €4.99 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | captureage.com | benginn.github.io |
| On game replay analyzers | #5 of 22 | #1 of 22 |
CaptureAge: what it does well
- Free playback works across patches.
- Supports several modes, including team games and Battle Royale.
- Pro adds timeline controls and reverse playback.
- Pro skins can use custom CSS and assets.
What to know first
- Requires Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition.
- Running alongside the game demands more system resources.
- Xbox PC versions are listed for user testing.
Freezetime: what it does well
- Public archive has more than 2,600 professional matches.
- Personal demo parsing runs in the browser.
- My DB processes private demos without server retention.
- MIT licensed for use, modification and sharing.
What to know first
- Self-hosting requires users to supply demos.
- Repository includes no match data or database dumps.
- The license provides no warranty.
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