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LaunchBox vs RetroBat: catalog facts
LaunchBox	RetroBat
Freemium The core launcher is free. Big Box and premium features require a paid licence.	Free The open-source distribution is available without a license fee.
Windows	Windows
Huge metadata and artwork database with automatic importing Big Box mode is built for arcade cabinets and controller-only use	Everything is preconfigured, including controller mapping across emulators Runs portably from a USB drive
Big Box and several features require a paid premium licence Windows only, closed source	Windows only Large download, and customising beyond its defaults takes effort
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
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 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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