Best Game Save Managers in 2026
Updated
In short: GSBS is ranked #1 of 26 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of EmuSync and Ludusavi. The best-ranked option with a free plan is EmuSync. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Hoard at €1.99/mo.
Game save managers help you preserve game progress and recover saves when needed. Compare Automatic backup and Scheduled backups with Cloud synchronization, Version history, and Restore options to see how each entry handles saving and recovery. Game detection and Supported platforms can matter if you manage progress across different titles or systems; Free plan and Paid from provide access and cost details. Ludusavi, GSBS, and Game Save Genie lead the opening group, followed by Hoard and Gamekeeper. Match the listed backup, restore, and platform features to the games and systems you use.
26 game save managers ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Automatic backup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  GSBS | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 2 |  EmuSync | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 3 |  Ludusavi | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 4 | Checkpoint64 | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €5/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 5 | Game Backup Monitor | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 6 |  Game Save Genie | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 7 | Game Save Manager | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 8 | Gamekeeper | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 9 | Hoard | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €1.99/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 10 | OpenSave | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 11 |  Playnite Save Manager | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 12 |  SaveKnight | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 13 |  Savra | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 14 |  SideSave | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 15 |  Checkpoint | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 16 |  GameSave Manager | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 17 |  GSM | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 18 |  Hg.SaveHistory | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 19 |  JKSV | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 20 | QSave | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 21 |  GSB | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 22 |  Save Keeper | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 23 |  SaveState | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 24 |  TSW Save Game Manager | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 25 |  OmniSave | 5.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which game save manager is ranked first on Inferse?
GSBS is ranked #1 of 26 with a score of 7.4. EmuSync is second and Ludusavi third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Hoard has the lowest first paid tier we found: €1.99/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.