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RomVault

RomVault is ROM management software for organizing and maintaining collections against DAT files.

Place
#11 of 39
Score
6.1
RomVault's website

What RomVault is

RomVault is ROM management software for organizing and maintaining collections against DAT files. It scans ROMs, identifies fixes, and rebuilds sets to match those files; it can also detect duplicates, rename files, and verify hashes. Its built-in DATVault lets users update DATs from ROM cataloging projects. Without an access key, DATVault is limited to official MAME listxml DATs; Patreon supporters receive full repository access and a unique key. The software handles uncompressed files, ZIP, 7z, and CHD, but does not support RAR. Its graphical interface runs on Windows and on Linux using Mono, and separate command-line builds are available for both. RomVault is a standalone executable with no installer and needs write access to its directory. The free plan costs nothing and includes core functionality without ads or nag screens. Scanning and fixing default to Level 2. Removed files are moved to ToSort, and an optional setting adds a double-check before deletion. The project points users to its wiki and Discord for help and bug reports.

Good

  • Scans, fixes, and rebuilds ROM sets against DAT files.
  • Detects duplicates, renames files, and verifies hashes.
  • Handles uncompressed files, ZIP, 7z, and CHD.
  • Free plan includes core functionality without ads or nag screens.
  • Removed files go to ToSort; deletion double-check is optional.

Watch out

  • RAR archives are not supported.
  • DATVault without a key is limited to official MAME listxml DATs.
  • The executable needs write access to its directory.
  • Linux GUI use requires Mono.

Who it suits

RomVault suits people maintaining ROM collections with DAT files on Windows or Linux. It may also suit users who want command-line builds or DAT updates, provided they account for DATVault's access-key limit.

Verdict

RomVault covers core ROM collection maintenance, including scanning, fixing, and DAT-based set rebuilding, at no charge for its free plan. Check its archive limits and DATVault access conditions before choosing it.

Plans and prices

From RomVault's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
FreeFreeno ads or nag screens · core functionality · completely free
Patreon supporter—full DATVault repository · unique access key · Auto-MIA premium features · monthly Patreon support

The facts

Each one read from RomVault's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Archive support
RomVault supports uncompressed files, ZIP, 7z, and CHD files, while RAR support is not available.checked 30 Sep 2026
Command line
The downloads page provides separate RomVault command-line builds for Windows and Linux.checked 30 Sep 2026
Data-loss protection
RomVault moves removed files to ToSort and offers an optional double-check deletion setting.checked 30 Sep 2026
DATVault
DATVault is built into RomVault and lets users update DATs from ROM cataloging projects with a button click.checked 30 Sep 2026
DATVault access
Patreon supporters receive full access to the DAT repository and a unique access key.checked 30 Sep 2026
Open source
The public RVWorld repository describes itself as the home of RomVault 3.8 and is licensed under Apache-2.0.checked 30 Sep 2026
Operating systems
The GUI runs on Windows and on Linux using Mono.checked 30 Sep 2026
Resource usage
The comparison page estimates approximately 1 GB of RAM per million files managed.checked 30 Sep 2026
Scanning and fixing
RomVault scans ROMs, finds fixes, and rebuilds sets according to DAT files.checked 30 Sep 2026
Scanning defaults
RomVault defaults to Level 2 scanning and Level 2 fixing.checked 30 Sep 2026
Standalone operation
RomVault is a standalone executable without an installer and needs write access to its directory.checked 30 Sep 2026
Support
The project directs users to its wiki and Discord community for help and bug reporting.checked 30 Sep 2026
What it does
RomVault is multi-DAT ROM management software for maintaining ROM collections.checked 30 Sep 2026

Money

DATVault free limit
Without an access key, DATVault is limited to official MAME listxml DATs.checked 30 Sep 2026

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