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Materium vs MioLog
Both stand on game backlog trackers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Materium brings collection tracking, play journaling, and lists together in a web service, with Steam import and manually tracked console libraries. The free Explorer plan is available, while unlimited lists and achievement and trophy tracking are part of Collector.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
MioLog combines a game library, play journal and review tools in a free, offline-first app. It does not require an account, while cross-device sync is available through optional Mio Server.
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| Materium | MioLog | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Collector: $4 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | materium.gg | miolog.net |
| On game backlog trackers | #13 of 21 | #9 of 21 |
Materium: what it does well
- Steam library and playtime import
- Journal includes notes and spoiler tags
- Lists can be public, unlisted, or private
- Tonight’s pick uses history, ratings, and game length
What to know first
- PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch libraries require manual tracking
- Explorer includes three lists
- Several Collector features are marked coming soon
MioLog: what it does well
- Works offline and requires no account
- Library filters backlog, finished and paused games
- Logs session times, ratings and dated play
- Optional free, open-source, self-hostable sync server
What to know first
- Cross-device sync requires optional Mio Server
- Server-backed review drafting requires optional Mio Server
- Licensed under AGPL
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