Side by side
PKForge vs PKHeX
Both stand on game save editors. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Android
Choose PKForge if you need a free Android tool for supported Pokémon saves, offline utilities, and cross-game collection management. Look elsewhere if you need to use an unsupported ROM hack for editing or do not have a 64-bit ARM Android device.
Visit PKForge Free plan Windows
Visit PKHeX The facts
| PKForge | PKHeX | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Not published |
| Plans published | None | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | github.com |
| On game save editors | #21 of 26 | #25 of 26 |
PKForge: what it does well
- Edits save attributes with live legality checks.
- Auto Legality Mod and Mystery Gift database work offline.
- Transfers include a preview and legality verdict.
- Living Dex tracker covers 1,025 Pokémon.
- Writes are validated and preceded by a restore point.
What to know first
- Requires a 64-bit ARM Android device.
- Unknown ROM hacks open read-only with a warning.
- Only the 20 most recent restore points are retained.
- The optional sprite pack is about 600 MB.
PKHeX: what it does well
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