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PUSE vs Universal Save Editor
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 Self-hostedWeb
PUSE provides detailed save editing for a specific Pokémon Unbound version, with browser-based local processing and homebrew options. Work on copies of save files, as the project advises.
Visit PUSE Free plan Self-hostedWeb
Choose Universal Save Editor if you want browser-based editing for a game with a matching schema, plus validation and an original backup. Look elsewhere if you need LEGO Batman collectible unlock flags, or if your save depends on a schema that has not been tested against a captured file.
Visit Universal Save EditorThe facts
| PUSE | Universal Save Editor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Not published |
| Plans published | None | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | universal.dislopik.com |
| On game save editors | #18 of 26 | #22 of 26 |
PUSE: what it does well
- Edits party, PC, bag items, and money.
- Supports .sav and .srm save files.
- Local mode runs editing in the browser.
- Checksum recalculation is included on export.
- An MIT license is listed.
What to know first
- Support is limited to Pokémon Unbound v2.1.1.1.
- The 3DS port is experimental.
- Switch money edits are capped at 999,999,999.
Universal Save Editor: what it does well
- Processes save files in the browser; the maker says they are never uploaded.
- Validates edits and includes undo and redo history.
- Exports a patched copy with declared checksums recalculated.
- Provides a downloadable backup of the original save.
- Community schemas undergo validation and binary operations are bounds-checked.
What to know first
- The LEGO Batman schema only edits Studs Collected.
- Collectible unlock flags are not supported by the engine.
- The named Pokémon and LEGO Batman schemas have not been tested against captured saves.
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