GameEx
7.8#3 in game library managers$17 one-timeFree planAndroidLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitGameEx vs KRetro
What both publish
| Fact | GameEx | KRetro |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 | 1996 |
| Purpose | GameEx is an arcade and emulator front end for MAME, GameBase, Daphne, PC games and command-line emulators, and also offers HTPC features. | KRetro is a Libretro frontend for playing retro console games with a ROM and Libretro core. |
| Support | The maker says commercial support and customizations are available and in many cases provided free of charge. | The page links to a KDE forum for help and KDE's bug tracker to report bugs. |
GameEx plans
- GameExFree
- GameEx freeFree
- Registered GameEx key$17, paid once
KRetro plans
No prices published.
Pick GameEx if…
GameEx suits people looking for an emulator front end that also includes media features and HTPC functions. Users planning Linux or Mac use should note that WINE support is experimental and alpha builds may lack features.
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.