LaunchBox
7.8#1 in game launcher software$30 one-timeFree planAndroidAPIWindows
VisitLaunchBox vs RetroFE
What both publish
| Fact | LaunchBox | RetroFE |
|---|---|---|
| Support | The maker points users to technical support forums, how-to video tutorials, bug reporting, and feature requests. | The maker describes RetroFE as supported by an active and helpful community and points users to its forums. |
| Windows support | LaunchBox is available for Windows 10 and higher, with Windows 10 and 11 described as fully supported. | Full releases include a 32-bit Windows executable, and Windows users require a recent Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio. |
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
RetroFE plans
- RetroFEFree
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 RetroFE if…
RetroFE suits people who want to organize and launch games and other media through a configurable front end, particularly for emulation. It is best suited to users comfortable editing settings and, on some platforms, compiling software.