LEADR
What it is
LEADR provides leaderboard backend services and social engagement features for games. Developers can configure score units, sorting, per-player score handling, tags, icons, and shareable board codes. Native SDKs are documented for Godot, Unity, and Unreal, and LEADR says it supports additional game engines. Hosted boards generate shareable web pages that can be embedded on game websites. Boards can run recurring seasons or timed events, reset automatically, and archive completed results. Its described anti-cheat measures include client authentication and anomaly detection to flag suspicious score submissions. LEADR offers cloud hosting and an Apache 2.0-licensed core that can be self-hosted using Docker Compose. The company says its cloud data is stored in the EU, with servers in Germany, and that backups are automatic. Its privacy policy describes player data as pseudonymous and scoped to an individual game, without tracking or linking players across games. The Free plan costs nothing and allows 10,000 score submissions per month. Indie costs €7.99/mo as listed, and Studio costs $129.99 per month.
For and against
For
- Native SDKs are documented for Godot, Unity, and Unreal.
- Hosted boards create pages for embedding on game sites.
- Completed boards can be archived after automatic resets.
- Core platform is Apache 2.0 licensed and self-hostable.
- Free plan allows 10,000 score submissions per month.
Against
- Free plan includes Powered by LEADR branding.
- Free plan has a 10,000 monthly submission allowance.
- Studio costs $129.99 per month.
The verdict
LEADR offers hosted leaderboards as well as a self-hostable core, with options for seasons and timed events. Its Free plan has a monthly submission cap and LEADR branding; higher plans add support and usage options.
Who it suits
LEADR suits game developers who need configurable leaderboards, recurring competitions, or a self-hosting option, including those using Godot, Unity, or Unreal.
Plans and prices
Free
10,000 score submissions / month · Basic anti-cheat · Powered by LEADR branding · Community support
Read 2 Oct 2026 · leadr.gg
Indie
100,000 score submissions / month · Custom branding · More features · Email support
Read 2 Oct 2026 · leadr.gg
Studio
No usage limits · Custom domain · Advanced features · Priority support
Read 2 Oct 2026 · leadr.gg
On the record
- Anti-cheat
- The service describes client authentication and anomaly detection that flags suspicious score submissions.docs.leadr.gg · read 2 Oct 2026
- Cloud data and backups
- LEADR says its cloud runs on European infrastructure, stores data in the EU, and uses automatic backups.docs.leadr.gg · read 2 Oct 2026
- Company
- LEADR describes itself as a small, bootstrapped outfit based in Europe.docs.leadr.gg · read 2 Oct 2026
- Competitions
- Boards can run recurring seasons or time-limited events, with automatic resets and archived completed boards.docs.leadr.gg · read 2 Oct 2026
- Data location
- The privacy policy says LEADR data is stored on servers in Germany hosted by Hetzner.leadr.gg · read 2 Oct 2026
- Desktop app
- The LEADR desktop app has installation options for Windows, macOS, and Linux.docs.leadr.gg · read 2 Oct 2026
- Game engines
- LEADR documents native SDKs for Godot, Unity, and Unreal, and says it also supports more game engines.docs.leadr.gg · read 2 Oct 2026
- Leaderboard configuration
- Developers can configure score units, sorting, per-player score handling, tags, icons, and shareable board codes.docs.leadr.gg · read 2 Oct 2026
- Open source and self-hosting
- The core platform is Apache 2.0 licensed and can be self-hosted; the docs describe deployment using Docker Compose.docs.leadr.gg · read 2 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says player data is pseudonymous and game-scoped, and that LEADR does not track or link players across games.leadr.gg · read 2 Oct 2026
- Product
- LEADR provides leaderboard backend services and social engagement features for games.docs.leadr.gg · read 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- The docs direct users to the LEADR Discord for help, and the pricing page lists community support on Free, email support on Indie, and priority support on Studio.leadr.gg · read 2 Oct 2026
- Web leaderboards
- Hosted cloud leaderboards automatically receive shareable web pages that can be embedded on game websites.docs.leadr.gg · read 2 Oct 2026
