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No. 9 of 40 ·Game Library Managers

LaunchBox

Windows · Android

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Two barsScore 6.5

  • Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
  • Open codeNo open-source code on record
  • Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
  • DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

LaunchBox is a game collection frontend and manager for modern PC games and emulated console games. It can import Steam and GOG games, ROM files, and MS-DOS games, then retrieve box art and metadata from its Games Database, along with fan art, screenshots, and logos. Collections can be sorted or filtered by genre, platform, ESRB rating, developer, and publisher, with custom status and source fields. The Windows app supports Windows 10 and higher, with Windows 10 and 11 described as fully supported. LaunchBox for Android is free for collections of 100 games or fewer. The Android app uses the same games database, media, and portable XML data as Windows, and Windows data can be exported to Android. Premium adds themes, Big Box mode, gamepad automation, startup and pause screens, and display customization. The Starter Windows plan is 0.00 USD per free. The Regular Windows license costs 30.00 USD per once and includes a year of free updates; a 35.00 USD per once bundle covers Windows and Android, while Lifetime Windows costs 75.00 USD per once with lifetime updates. The maker says Premium is DRM-free and can be deployed to as many personal devices as desired.

Who it is for

LaunchBox suits players who want to organize PC and emulated console game collections, including imported store libraries and ROM files. Android users with collections of 100 games or fewer can use its free app.

What is good

  • Imports Steam, GOG, ROM, and MS-DOS games
  • Downloads artwork and game metadata
  • Filters by platform, genre, rating, and more
  • Android app is free up to 100 games
  • Premium licenses are DRM-free

What to know first

  • Windows app requires Windows 10 or higher
  • Android free use is limited to 100 games
  • Regular Windows license costs 30.00 USD per once

Verdict

LaunchBox combines game importing, collection organization, and downloaded artwork, with Premium additions for presentation and gamepad use. Compare the free Windows and Android limits with the paid license options before choosing.

LaunchBox plans and pricing

All plans
Starter (Windows) Free Core experience · import and play all games · free forever launchbox-app.com · 30 Sept 2026
Regular (Windows) $30 once Own it forever; includes a year of free updates All Premium features · license lasts forever · one year of free updates launchbox-app.com · 30 Sept 2026
Bundle (Windows and Android) $35 once Own both licenses forever; includes a year of free updates to both apps All Premium features for Windows and Android · both licenses last forever launchbox-app.com · 30 Sept 2026
Lifetime (Windows) $75 once Own it forever; updates for life All Premium features · license lasts forever · lifetime updates launchbox-app.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on game library managers

Free plan
Yes
Paid from
30 one-time
Cloud sync
Yes

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