Backlog Beacon
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VisitBacklog Beacon vs BAKLOG
What both publish
| Fact | Backlog Beacon | BAKLOG |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Backlog Beacon is listed as included in the Base Monthly subscription. | BAKLOG is in open beta; the site says users can request a packaged download link by email or clone and run the source on Windows, macOS, or Linux. |
| Open source | Backlog Beacon is open source, and the maker invites contributions and feature requests. | The full app is published under the MIT license, and the site links to a public repository and a published threat model. |
| Purpose | Backlog Beacon organizes and tracks video game collections across platforms. | BAKLOG combines games from multiple storefront libraries into a local backlog dashboard to help users decide what to play and check deals against games they already own. |
Backlog Beacon plans
- Base Monthly—
BAKLOG plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$5 a month
- Pro$50 a year
Pick Backlog Beacon if…
It suits players who want cross-platform collection, status, playtime, and completion tracking in a browser. Open-source users and prospective self-hosters can use the listed contribution or deployment options.
Pick BAKLOG if…
BAKLOG suits players with libraries spread across multiple stores who want one backlog view, wishlist deal tracking, and playtime or review data. It also fits users who prefer local catalogs and open-source desktop software on Linux, macOS, or Windows.