ES-DE Frontend
8.3#1 in emulation frontends$6.50 one-timeFree planAndroidLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitES-DE Frontend vs KRetro
What both publish
| Fact | ES-DE Frontend | KRetro |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | The privacy policy says the project does not collect personal information; the app accesses shared files locally and does not transfer them to ES-DE or partners. | KDE's software privacy policy says its software generally does not transfer information from users' devices except as a result of explicit user action. |
| Purpose | ES-DE browses and launches games from a multi-platform collection and can also run locally installed games and applications. | KRetro is a Libretro frontend for playing retro console games with a ROM and Libretro core. |
| Support | The official installation page directs users to the user guide, FAQs and Discord for support. | The page links to a KDE forum for help and KDE's bug tracker to report bugs. |
ES-DE Frontend plans
- Windows, macOS and LinuxFree
- Windows, macOS and Linux desktopFree
- Android (Samsung Galaxy Store)$6.50, paid once
- Android—
KRetro plans
No prices published.
Pick ES-DE Frontend if…
ES-DE suits people who want one interface for browsing and launching games across multiple systems, including locally installed games and apps. Android users need a 64-bit device running Android 10 or later.
Pick KRetro if…
KRetro suits Linux users who want a Libretro frontend designed for Plasma Desktop, Mobile, or Bigscreen. It includes library import and controller navigation, but not metadata scraping.