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Lakka vs RetroPie: catalog facts
Lakka	RetroPie
Free Free and open source community project.	Free Free to download and install.
Linux	Linux
Built on RetroArch with netplay, rewind and shaders Automatic joypad recognition	Many emulators in one installable system Runs on inexpensive single-board computers
Tied to RetroArch's interface and cores Runs as a dedicated system rather than an app on a desktop	Focused on Raspberry Pi hardware Homepage blocks automated requests, so details here are limited
Operating system	Operating system
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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