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OpenGamepadUI vs ES-DE: catalog facts
OpenGamepadUIES-DE
Free

Free and open source.

Freemium

Free on desktop. The Android version is a paid purchase.

Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
  • Interface designed for gamepad navigation
  • Includes an in-game overlay as well as a launcher
  • Systems come preconfigured, so setup is mostly pointing it at your ROM folders
  • Built-in scraper fetches artwork, videos and metadata
  • Linux only
  • Focused on handheld setups rather than general desktop use
  • The Android version is a paid purchase
  • Theme configuration has a learning curve
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open 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

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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