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itch app vs Pegasus Frontend
Both stand on game launchers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
The itch app brings itch.io browsing, downloads, and library management into a desktop client, with offline support for synced browser games. Check platform requirements and compatibility, particularly for Linux games.
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Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1
Pegasus offers a flexible frontend for collections that users assemble themselves, with broad input and screen-size support. Check platform-specific source availability and Android installation requirements before choosing it.
Visit Pegasus FrontendThe facts
| itch app | Pegasus Frontend | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Android, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | itch.io | pegasus-frontend.org |
| On game launchers | #14 of 68 | #10 of 68 |
itch app: what it does well
- Free desktop app for three platforms.
- Library updates installed games automatically.
- Synced browser games support offline play.
- Open-source project available in over 20 languages.
- Sandbox limits game file access.
What to know first
- Windows 7 or newer required.
- Compatibility issues can occur, especially on Linux.
- Linux updates require package-manager use or redownloading.
Pegasus Frontend: what it does well
- Free and open-source, with no ads or in-app purchases.
- Supports gamepad, keyboard, mouse, and touch navigation.
- Can read EmulationStation gamelists and related assets.
- Official releases span desktop, mobile, and device platforms.
What to know first
- Does not include games, emulators, stores, or assets.
- Android installation requires enabling APK installation manually.
- Not available from the Play Store.
- Lutris game-source support is experimental.
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