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RetroArr vs Gameyfin: catalog facts
RetroArr	Gameyfin
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free Free and open source with no paid tier.
Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Recognises files for more than 170 platforms Metadata from IGDB, ScreenScraper, Steam and GOG	Web interface for browsing a game collection from any device Plugin API for extending functionality
Young project with a small user base IGDB metadata needs Twitch developer credentials	Requires running and maintaining your own server Organizes and shares games rather than launching them
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Open 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 October 2, 2026

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