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DBGL vs LaunchBox: catalog facts
DBGL	LaunchBox
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Freemium The core launcher is free. Big Box and premium features require a paid licence.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows
Supports multiple DOSBox variants side by side Per-game profiles with a dedicated editor	Huge metadata and artwork database with automatic importing Big Box mode is built for arcade cabinets and controller-only use
Requires a Java runtime Interface is functional rather than polished	Big Box and several features require a paid premium licence Windows only, closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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