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Igir vs RomForge
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.
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RomForge offers collection scanning and file-management actions for the OfflineList DAT ecosystem. Check that your DAT files use its supported XML format before choosing it.
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| Igir | RomForge | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Linux, Mac, 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 | #9 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
RomForge: what it does well
- Checks ROM files against DAT entries using CRC32
- Reports several file and archive statuses
- Can rename ROMs and convert ZIP or 7z archives
- Cache re-hashes only changed files
- Game-list status persists across restarts
What to know first
- Does not currently read No-Intro/Logiqx DAT format
- Users must supply DAT files
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