Side by side
PlayCounter vs Steins;Tracker
Both stand on game playtime trackers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
PlayCounter combines automatic tracking across supported PC game sources with local session history and no account requirement. Its public installer is Windows-only, and some matching features need a server connection.
Visit PlayCounter Free plan Windows
Visit Steins;Tracker The facts
| PlayCounter | Steins;Tracker | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | playcounter.app | guilhermealceu.itch.io |
| On game playtime trackers | #9 of 20 | #13 of 20 |
PlayCounter: what it does well
- Free Windows desktop app
- Tracks recognized games across many launchers
- Stores sessions and notes on the user's PC
- No account required
- Supports offline use
What to know first
- Public installer is for Windows only
- Offline mode lacks automatic matching and covers
- Battle.net import does not provide playtime
- Sends identifiers for online game matching
Steins;Tracker: what it does well
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