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Game Backup Monitor vs TSW Save Game Manager
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 LinuxWindows
Game Backup Monitor combines automatic save backups with configurable game monitoring on Windows and Linux. Plan for its platform requirements, and for a separate provider and sync client if you want cloud backups.
Visit Game Backup Monitor Paid Windows
TSW Save Game Manager provides slot-based backup and restoration for Train Sim World manual saves. Its adjustable history and open-source Windows distribution suit players who want more control over save files.
Visit TSW Save Game ManagerThe facts
| Game Backup Monitor | TSW Save Game Manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | mikemaximus.github.io | gitlab.com |
| On game save managers | #7 of 27 | #27 of 27 |
Game Backup Monitor: what it does well
- Free, with an unlimited number of monitored games.
- Compresses backups with 7-Zip after play ends.
- Detects games through DOSBox, ScummVM, and Wine.
- Can import configurations from the Ludusavi Manifest.
What to know first
- Cloud backup needs a provider and sync client.
- Windows requires .NET Framework 4.8.
- Linux needs Mono and additional packages.
- Microsoft may flag the unsigned application as unsafe.
TSW Save Game Manager: what it does well
- Free and open source
- Keeps adjustable save history per slot
- Restores stored copies manually
- Supports multiple selectable save slots
- Notifies users about new releases
What to know first
- Works with manual saves, not checkpoints
- Requires the Windows .NET runtime
- Save notes and properties require manual entry
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