LaunchBox
7.8#1 in game launcher software$30 one-timeFree planAndroidAPIWindows
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NostalgiaDB
6.0#8 in game databasesFree planFree planWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | LaunchBox | NostalgiaDB |
|---|---|---|
| Organization | Collections can be arranged and filtered by genre, platform, ESRB rating, developer, and publisher, with custom status and source fields. | Nostalgia Lab describes itself as a free, non-profit retro game preservation platform funded by voluntary donations. |
| Support | The maker points users to technical support forums, how-to video tutorials, bug reporting, and feature requests. | The documentation directs users to Discord for chat, support, and bug reports, and Reddit for discussion and news. |
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
NostalgiaDB plans
- Free accessFree
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.
Pick NostalgiaDB if…
NostalgiaDB suits researchers, historians, developers, and enthusiasts looking for retro game release metadata or SQLite archives. Developers can also use its API, while registered members can use Play with local ROM files in a Chromium-based browser.