Side by side
JKSV vs Savra
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
Choose JKSV if you want a free Switch homebrew tool for managing save backups, with bulk operations and optional Google Drive or WebDAV uploads. Its cloud setup requires your own credentials or server, so it may not suit someone looking for cloud backup without configuration.
Visit JKSV Free plan Windows
Choose Savra if you want a free Windows tool that detects games, syncs saves to Google Drive or GitHub, and keeps checkpoints for rollback. It may be a poor fit if you need a platform beyond Windows or expect saves to restore without manual action.
Visit SavraThe facts
| JKSV | Savra | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Not published | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | savrasync.vercel.app |
| On game save managers | #19 of 27 | #23 of 27 |
JKSV: what it does well
- Backs up and restores several types of Switch save data.
- Can back up all system saves or all saves for one user.
- Supports Google Drive and WebDAV cloud backups when configured.
- Can automatically upload configured cloud backups.
- Includes save resizing and safety options for destructive actions.
What to know first
- Requires a Nintendo Switch homebrew build.
- Google Drive setup requires a user-created Google Cloud project and OAuth client.
- WebDAV backups require a configured server.
- Saves for titles not installed are not properly installed.
Savra: what it does well
- Automatically detects games across Steam, Epic, and popular repacks.
- Creates unlimited checkpoints and supports rolling back progress.
- Offers automatic backup, cloud synchronization, and version history.
- Can manage saves after a game is uninstalled.
- Free plan costs nothing with no subscriptions or hidden fees.
What to know first
- Available platform is Windows.
- Restoring saves requires a manual action.
- Terms place device and cloud-account security with users and recommend keeping backups of important saves.