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GameVault vs Drop: catalog facts
GameVaultDrop
Freemium

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

Free

Free and open source.

Windows, Web, Self-hosted Self-hosted
  • Multi-user access for friends and family
  • Automatic metadata and cover art
  • Runs on your own server with a Dockerfile provided
  • Includes a desktop client for installing games
  • Only for DRM-free games you already have
  • Requires running your own server
  • Requires running and maintaining a server
  • Only suited to DRM-free games you already own
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source Open 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 September 24, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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