GameEx
7.8#3 in game library managers$17 one-timeFree planAndroidLinuxmacOSWindows
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What both publish
| Fact | GameEx | RomM |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation depth | The official setup guide covers 39 configuration sections, including emulator setup, MAME, plugins, media, controls and performance. | Documentation covers Docker setup, databases, reverse proxies, Unraid, Synology, TrueNAS, Kubernetes, backups, administration, troubleshooting and development. |
| Integrations | The feature list names Steam, EA Origin, Uplay, iTunes, Windows Media Player, GameBase, GameEx Arcade and TMDb API use. | The project lists ES-DE and Pegasus exports, LaunchBox import, community apps, and a REST API. |
| Purpose | GameEx is an arcade and emulator front end for MAME, GameBase, Daphne, PC games and command-line emulators, and also offers HTPC features. | RomM is a self-hosted app for scanning, enriching, browsing, and playing a ROM collection. |
| Support | The maker says commercial support and customizations are available and in many cases provided free of charge. | Troubleshooting directs users to GitHub issues and a Discord help channel staffed by maintainers and community members. |
GameEx plans
- GameExFree
- GameEx freeFree
- Registered GameEx key$17, paid once
RomM plans
- RomMFree
- RomM self-hostedFree
- Hostinger hosted deployment$6.49 a month
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 RomM if…
RomM suits people who play games on emulators and want to manage a self-hosted collection. Its clients and browser play options serve users across several platforms.