Compare software

RetroDECK vs OpenEmu: catalog facts
RetroDECK	OpenEmu
Free Free to install from Flathub.	Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.
Linux	macOS
Emulators and frontend preconfigured in one package Sandboxed Flatpak keeps files together	Native Mac library interface with artwork and metadata handled for you One controller configuration applies across every emulated system
Linux only Flatpak packaging required	macOS only Core updates depend on the OpenEmu team packaging them
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.