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Onyx vs Playnite
Both stand on game library managers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Onyx centralizes games from several launchers and provides flexible library views, metadata editing, and interface controls at no subscription cost. Linux users should expect testing-stage limitations, and macOS users cannot use it.
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Choose Playnite if you want a free Windows library for games across supported stores and emulators, with controller-friendly fullscreen mode and customization options. Take care when choosing community extensions: they are not reviewed by the development team, and third-party add-ons can affect performance or usability.
Visit PlayniteThe facts
| Onyx | Playnite | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | onyxlauncher.co.uk | playnite.link |
| On game library managers | #31 of 40 | #27 of 40 |
Onyx: what it does well
- Free and open source
- Imports libraries from multiple stores
- Offers five library viewing modes
- Supports metadata and artwork editing
- Requires no account or subscription
What to know first
- Linux builds are still in testing
- Linux support has rough edges
- macOS is unsupported and not planned
- No cloud sync
Playnite: what it does well
- Unifies libraries from six named game stores.
- Supports a wide variety of console emulators.
- Fullscreen mode supports controllers.
- Themes, plugins, and script extensions are supported.
- Game metadata can include descriptions, dates, genres, and cover art.
What to know first
- Available for Windows only.
- Community extensions are not reviewed by the development team.
- Third-party add-ons may affect performance or usability.
- Library information is stored locally, with no cloud sync.
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