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GameVault vs Retrom: catalog facts
GameVault	Retrom
Freemium Free to self-host; GameVault+ adds paid extras.	Free Free to use; the source is published on GitHub.
Windows, Web, Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Multi-user access for friends and family Automatic metadata and cover art	One central library shared across several machines Integrates emulators for launching games
Only for DRM-free games you already have Requires running your own server	Requires running and maintaining your own server Mainly aimed at emulation rather than modern PC stores
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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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