PCmover vs Steam Mover

PCmover

Description: PCmover is a software program developed by Laplink that helps users migrate files, settings, and applications from an old PC to a new one. It works by creating a clone of the old hard drive that can be transferred and installed on the new computer.

Type: software

Steam Mover

Description: Steam Mover is a free, open-source tool that allows you to move Steam games between drives or folders without having to re-download them. It automatically updates the Steam library folders.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

PCmover Features

• Transfers files, settings, user profiles, and programs from old PC to new PC
• Works between Windows PCs or from PC to Mac
• Creates exact clone of old hard drive that can be transferred and installed on new computer
• Provides step-by-step guidance for hardware and software installation
• Allows customization of what gets transferred
• Transfers applications without need for reinstallation
• Retains all updates, licenses, and preferences
• Migrates browser favorites, history, cookies, and more

Steam Mover Features

• Moves Steam games between drives or folders without redownloading
• Supports moving games between different steam library locations
• Automatically updates Steam library folders after moving games
• Open source and free to use

PCmover

• Not listed

Steam Mover

• Open Source