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RomM vs Gameyfin: catalog facts
RomMGameyfin
Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting is separate.

Free

Free and open source with no paid tier.

Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • Web library with metadata, artwork and in-browser play
  • Save synchronisation across devices through the server
  • Web interface for browsing a game collection from any device
  • Plugin API for extending functionality
  • Docker deployment and a database to maintain
  • In-browser emulation performance is limited compared with native emulators
  • Requires running and maintaining your own server
  • Organizes and shares games rather than launching them
Self-hosted, Web application Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: AGPL-3.0 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

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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