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RomVault vs Igir: catalog facts
RomVault	Igir
Free Free to download and use.	Free Free and open source under the GPL.
Windows	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Sorts a whole collection against DAT files rather than only reporting Multi-threaded scanning handles very large collections	One command sorts and filters a whole collection with no setup Output presets for RetroArch, MiSTer and flash carts
Conceptually demanding if you are new to DAT-based auditing Windows focused, with a dense interface	Command line only Requires Node.js
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
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 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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