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Retrom vs GameVault: catalog facts
Retrom	GameVault
Free Free to use; the source is published on GitHub.	Freemium Free to self-host; GameVault+ adds paid extras.
Self-hosted	Windows, Web, Self-hosted
One central library shared across several machines Integrates emulators for launching games	Multi-user access for friends and family Automatic metadata and cover art
Requires running and maintaining your own server Mainly aimed at emulation rather than modern PC stores	Only for DRM-free games you already have Requires running your own server
Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
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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