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Drop vs GameVault: catalog facts
DropGameVault
Free

Free and open source.

Freemium

Free to self-host; GameVault+ adds paid extras.

Self-hosted Windows, Web, Self-hosted
  • Runs on your own server with a Dockerfile provided
  • Includes a desktop client for installing games
  • Multi-user access for friends and family
  • Automatic metadata and cover art
  • Requires running and maintaining a server
  • Only suited to DRM-free games you already own
  • Only for DRM-free games you already have
  • Requires running your own server
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.