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GameVaultGameyfin
Freemium

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

 Free

Free and open source with no paid tier.

Windows, Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • Multi-user access for friends and family
  • Automatic metadata and cover art
  • Web interface for browsing a game collection from any device
  • Plugin API for extending functionality
  • Only for DRM-free games you already have
  • Requires running your own server
  • Requires running and maintaining your own server
  • Organizes and shares games rather than launching them
Downloadable app, Self-hosted 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 2, 2026

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