Competitive gaming vs Speedrunning
Competitive gaming and speedrunning have 93% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Competitive gaming | Speedrunning |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 6 hours a week | 5 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Lively | Lively |
| To start | Free | $30 |
Choose competitive gaming if
- More social
- Less repetitive
Free to start, then about $15 a month.
Choose speedrunning if
- Easier to do alone
- More rhythmic and repetitive
About $30 to start, then about $5 a month.
What you'll need
- Competitive gaming: Free to start, then about $15 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Speedrunning: About $30 to start, then about $5 a month. Full cost breakdown