KRetro
5.4#24 in emulation frontendsLinux
VisitKRetro vs RetroArch
What both publish
| Fact | KRetro | RetroArch |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 | 2012 |
| License | The page lists KRetro under the GPL-2.0-or-later license. | RetroArch uses GPL version 3, while the libretro API uses an MIT license. |
| Privacy | KDE's software privacy policy says its software generally does not transfer information from users' devices except as a result of explicit user action. | The privacy policy says third-party vendors including Google use advertising cookies on some of the project’s websites. |
| Purpose | KRetro is a Libretro frontend for playing retro console games with a ROM and Libretro core. | RetroArch is a frontend for emulators, game engines and media players that runs classic games through a graphical interface with unified settings. |
| Support | The page links to a KDE forum for help and KDE's bug tracker to report bugs. | The FAQ directs users to the forums, Discord and documentation for help. |
KRetro plans
No prices published.
RetroArch plans
- RetroArchFree
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.
Pick RetroArch if…
Android users seeking one frontend for many systems; Players who need netplay, shaders or recording; People comfortable choosing and managing cores