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LaunchBox vs Pegasus Frontend: catalog facts
LaunchBoxPegasus Frontend
Freemium

The core launcher is free. Big Box and premium features require a paid licence.

Free

The open-source application is available without a license fee.

Windows Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
  • Huge metadata and artwork database with automatic importing
  • Big Box mode is built for arcade cabinets and controller-only use
  • Themes are real QML programs, so the interface can be anything
  • Runs well on Raspberry Pi and Android as well as desktop
  • Big Box and several features require a paid premium licence
  • Windows only, closed source
  • Collections are configured in text files with no wizard
  • Smaller theme and community ecosystem than the bigger front ends
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
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 22, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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