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LoadoutDB vs Path of Building Community
Both stand on game build planners. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
LoadoutDB combines equipment reference data with a build planner and labels how values are sourced or estimated. Its underlying data is accessible without JavaScript, though calculations in the planner require it.
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Free plan LinuxWindows
Path of Building Community brings tree, gem, item, and calculation planning together in a free offline tool. Its community fork adds mechanics support and options for importing and sharing builds.
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| LoadoutDB | Path of Building Community | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Linux, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | loadoutdb.com | pathofbuilding.community |
| On game build planners | #13 of 22 | #17 of 22 |
LoadoutDB: what it does well
- Free public reference with no accounts or subscriptions.
- Weapon lists sort by damage, scaling, requirements or weight.
- Planner builds can be bookmarked or shared by URL.
- Underlying data remains browsable without JavaScript.
- Values identify their stated provenance.
What to know first
- Planner calculations require JavaScript.
- Only Lords of the Fallen is listed as live.
- No saved-build feature is listed.
Path of Building Community: what it does well
- Works offline on Linux and Windows
- Imports trees, items, and skills from characters
- Compares gear sets and gem effects
- Generates share codes for builds
- MIT-licensed public repository
What to know first
- Covers Path of Exile, not a broad range of games
- No free trial is listed
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