Side by side
GSBS 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 APILinuxMac+3
GSBS offers game-aware syncing, versioned saves, and scheduled backups for multi-device setups. Enable optional end-to-end encryption if you do not want save contents stored as plaintext on the server or in backups.
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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
| GSBS | Hoard | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Hoard Pro: €1.99 a month |
| Plans published | None | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | hoard.services |
| On game save managers | #12 of 27 | #8 of 27 |
GSBS: what it does well
- Waits for running games to close before syncing.
- Translates Windows and Linux save paths, including Proton.
- Versioned saves can be restored from the web dashboard.
- Scheduled snapshots support local disk or S3.
- Free under the MIT License.
What to know first
- Saves are plaintext unless optional end-to-end encryption is enabled.
- Server installers and binaries are not code-signed or notarized.
- Server setup is recommended through Docker Compose.
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.