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RetroPie vs Lakka: catalog facts
RetroPie	Lakka
Free Free to download and install.	Free Free and open source community project.
Linux	Linux
Many emulators in one installable system Runs on inexpensive single-board computers	Built on RetroArch with netplay, rewind and shaders Automatic joypad recognition
Focused on Raspberry Pi hardware Homepage blocks automated requests, so details here are limited	Tied to RetroArch's interface and cores Runs as a dedicated system rather than an app on a desktop
Operating system	Operating system
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
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 23, 2026

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