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LaunchBox vs GOG Galaxy: catalog facts
LaunchBox	GOG Galaxy
Freemium The core launcher is free. Big Box and premium features require a paid licence.	Free Free client; games are purchased individually.
Windows	Windows, macOS
Huge metadata and artwork database with automatic importing Big Box mode is built for arcade cabinets and controller-only use	DRM-free games with no launcher requirement once downloaded Can unify libraries from multiple other platforms in one view
Big Box and several features require a paid premium licence Windows only, closed source	Cross-platform library integrations rely on unofficial connectors that can break Smaller game catalog than Steam or Epic on its own
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed 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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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