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