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RetroAchievements vs Trophy Hub
Both stand on achievement trackers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5
Pick RetroAchievements if you want achievement tracking and community competition for games played through its supported emulators. Look elsewhere if you need fully offline play or expect the service to provide game ROMs.
Visit RetroAchievements
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb+1
Trophy Hub brings retro emulation and cross-platform achievement tracking together, with franchise organization and multiplayer rooms. Check the file requirements and service limits before relying on it.
Visit Trophy HubThe facts
| RetroAchievements | Trophy Hub | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | retroachievements.org | trophy-hub.com |
| On achievement trackers | #1 of 38 | #2 of 38 |
RetroAchievements: what it does well
- Game listings span systems from Atari 2600 through PlayStation 2.
- Supports emulator options for desktop, mobile, and browser play.
- Hardcore mode supports game mastery and some leaderboards.
- Community events include RA Roulette and Achievement of the Week.
- Players can report broken achievements and request manual unlocks.
What to know first
- An internet connection is required when starting a play session.
- It does not provide or host copyright-protected ROMs.
- Hardcore mode disables save states, cheats, and most speed-altering features.
- New system support and features depend on volunteers.
Trophy Hub: what it does well
- Free plan with no ads
- Emulator supports 33 consoles and online netplay
- Tracks achievements across nine gaming ecosystems
- Franchise library includes 1 GB cloud storage
- Same account works across listed clients
What to know first
- Users must provide their own game and BIOS files
- Free service has no uptime guarantee
- Third-party platform APIs may change or stop working
- Cloud storage is limited to 1 GB
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