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RetroArr vs GameVault: catalog facts
RetroArr	GameVault
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Freemium Free to self-host; GameVault+ adds paid extras.
Self-hosted	Windows, Web, Self-hosted
Recognises files for more than 170 platforms Metadata from IGDB, ScreenScraper, Steam and GOG	Multi-user access for friends and family Automatic metadata and cover art
Young project with a small user base IGDB metadata needs Twitch developer credentials	Only for DRM-free games you already have Requires running your own server
Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	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 October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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