Side by side
Igir vs OxyROMon
Both stand on rom management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
Igir covers collection organization, filtering, patching, and reporting, including MAME set management. Its command-line requirement is worth considering before choosing an installation method.
Visit Igir Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
OxyROMon offers detailed collection management and validation for users comfortable with a CLI. Its optional server adds browser-based access, but exposing it beyond loopback warrants care.
Visit OxyROMonThe facts
| Igir | OxyROMon | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | igir.io | github.com |
| On rom management software | #5 of 39 | #1 of 39 |
Igir: what it does well
- Scans DATs, ROMs, and patches inside archives
- Filters duplicate and unwanted ROMs
- Applies patches in batches
- Builds and rebuilds MAME sets
- Free under GNU GPL version 3
What to know first
- Installation requires baseline command-line knowledge
- Downloaded executables do not update automatically
- No officially published Docker image
OxyROMon: what it does well
- Free plan listed as free
- Checks ROM files against known-good databases
- Supports console, computer and arcade systems
- Exports lossy formats while preserving lossless files
- Optional web interface and GraphQL endpoint
What to know first
- No-Intro DAT files are not downloaded
- Server URL imports can reach accessible hosts
- Additional web UI actions remain on the TODO list
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