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Retrom vs Attract-Mode Plus: catalog facts
Retrom	Attract-Mode Plus
Free Free to use; the source is published on GitHub.	Free Free to download and use.
Self-hosted	Windows, Linux
One central library shared across several machines Integrates emulators for launching games	Scriptable layouts with image, video and audio support Flexible filtering of large game lists
Requires running and maintaining your own server Mainly aimed at emulation rather than modern PC stores	Emulators must be installed and configured separately Building custom layouts requires scripting
Self-hosted	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 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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