GameVault
7.0#5 in game launcher softwareFrom €49.90 a yearWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitGameVault vs LaunchBox
What both publish
| Fact | GameVault | LaunchBox |
|---|---|---|
| License | The main project uses Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0, with different licensing possible for extensions and plugins. | The maker says Premium is DRM-free and can be deployed to as many personal devices as the user wishes. |
| Plugin extensibility | GameVault documents a backend plugin system and publishes an example plugin repository. | The expanded plugin SDK supports emulator and storefront capabilities, game discovery, localized notifications, and separate plugin data and credential storage. |
GameVault plans
- Flex Plan€4.99 a month
- Family & Friends Plan€8.99 a month
- Smart Saver Plan€49.90 a year
LaunchBox plans
- Starter (Windows)Free
- StarterFree
- Regular (Windows)$30, paid once
- Regular$30, paid once
- Windows and Android bundle$35, paid once
- Bundle (Windows and Android)$35, paid once
Pick GameVault if…
GameVault suits people who want to host a DRM-free game library on their own file server, including families or friends sharing a subscription. Desktop clients are relevant for users who need to download, install, and launch games locally.
Pick LaunchBox if…
LaunchBox may suit players organizing PC and emulated games who want artwork and metadata alongside their collections. Android users with collections of 100 games or fewer can use its free Android app.