LaunchBox vs Playnite : Which is Better?

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LaunchBox

LaunchBox is a portable, box-art-based games database and launcher for DOSBox, emulators, arcade cabinets, and PC Games. Developed by Jason Carr

License: Freemium

Apps available for Windows

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Playnite

Playnite is an opensource game library to manage video games. Developed by Josef Nemec

License: Open Source

Apps available for Windows

LaunchBox VS Playnite Feature comparision

Feature LaunchBox Playnite
Batch import
Front End Emulation
Game launcher
Launcher
Portable
API Integration
Auto update
Customizable
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Controller support
Multi System Emulator
Multiplatform
Night mode/Dark Theme
Custom Scripts
Gaming
Gaming-focused
Linux-based
Operating system
Import from GoG
Import from Steam
Flatpak
Emulation
DOS emulation
Arcade
Fullscreen support
Gamecube
Integrated Search
Community based
Free to play
Full controller support
Games library
Import from Epic Games
Metadata Search
Multiple Account support
Patreon Integration
Pull requests
Quick development
Scripting
Support multiple game stores
DRM Free
Achievements
Game Defrag
Ram caching
Share your screen
One click installation
Free Games
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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