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RomM vs Retrom: catalog facts
RomMRetrom
Free

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

Free

Free to use; the source is published on GitHub.

Web, Self-hosted Self-hosted
  • Web library with metadata, artwork and in-browser play
  • Save synchronisation across devices through the server
  • One central library shared across several machines
  • Integrates emulators for launching games
  • Docker deployment and a database to maintain
  • In-browser emulation performance is limited compared with native emulators
  • Requires running and maintaining your own server
  • Mainly aimed at emulation rather than modern PC stores
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 September 24, 2026

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