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EmuSync vs Hoard
Both stand on game save managers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxWindows
EmuSync combines cross-device save syncing with local backup and restore, supporting cloud providers as well as folders. Check its platform limits and installer notice before choosing it.
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Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
Hoard pairs automatic syncing with indefinite version history and local backup handling for conflicting saves. The free plan has storage, save-size and device limits; Pro raises those limits, while self-hosting is also available.
Visit HoardThe facts
| EmuSync | Hoard | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Hoard Pro: €1.99 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | hoard.services |
| On game save managers | #4 of 27 | #8 of 27 |
EmuSync: what it does well
- Syncs through Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or folders
- Supports automatic and manual syncing
- Includes local save backup and restore
- Offers a device-only local HTTP API
- Free, with no subscription or paywall
What to know first
- No planned Android or iOS versions
- Mac build and testing are unavailable
- Unsigned Windows installer may trigger SmartScreen warnings
Hoard: what it does well
- Automatically syncs saves when play stops.
- Keeps snapshots indefinitely for rollback.
- Exports saves in original format on the free tier.
- Supports self-hosting without an account or quotas.
- Stores save data in the EU without outside replication.
What to know first
- Free plan has 2 GB cloud storage.
- Free plan supports three devices.
- Free plan limits save size to 1–1.5 GB.
- Scheduled backups are not supported.
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