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Pegasus Frontend vs LaunchBox: catalog facts
Pegasus Frontend	LaunchBox
Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.	Freemium The core launcher is free. Big Box and premium features require a paid licence.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android	Windows
Themes are real QML programs, so the interface can be anything Runs well on Raspberry Pi and Android as well as desktop	Huge metadata and artwork database with automatic importing Big Box mode is built for arcade cabinets and controller-only use
Collections are configured in text files with no wizard Smaller theme and community ecosystem than the bigger front ends	Big Box and several features require a paid premium licence Windows only, closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	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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