LaunchBox vs Ubisoft Connect

LaunchBox8.5Visit Ubisoft Connect8.0Visit

Higher score LaunchBox #5 in PC Game Launchers 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit LaunchBox

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Ubisoft Connect #8 in PC Game Launchers 8.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Ubisoft

• LaunchBox fits best

  Organizing multi-store PC libraries

• Ubisoft Connect fits best

  Ubisoft game subscribers

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Side by side

Feature	LaunchBox 8.5/10 Visit ↗	Ubisoft Connect 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.0
Ranking	#5 in PC Game Launchers	#8 in PC Game Launchers
Best for	Organizing multi-store PC libraries	Ubisoft game subscribers
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$30 one-time	$7.99/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, Android	Windows
Integrations	7 integrations	4 integrations
Features LaunchBox 0/5 · Ubisoft Connect 2/5
Cloud saves	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Offline mode	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Subscription catalog	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Third-party game import	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mod integration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported OS	Not checked yet	Windows
Our review
Pros	Imports major storefronts and supports emulators Detailed metadata, artwork, playlists, filters, and custom fields Big Box adds controller-focused fullscreen browsing	Free Windows launcher organizes and customizes a Ubisoft game library. Cross-progression for supported games plus cross-platform chat and friends. Ubisoft+ access, free games, trials, betas, and in-game rewards.
Cons	The Windows and Android editions are separate platform experiences Regular and Bundle plans include one year of updates Advanced features require a paid plan	Limited to Windows as a PC launcher. Cross-progression and cloud saves depend on the game. Ubisoft+ availability and benefits vary by country, plan, platform, and purchase channel.
Our verdict	LaunchBox is a game library manager and launcher for Windows, with a separate Android edition. It is designed for players who want one organized collection spanning supported storefronts, emulator-based games, applications, homebrew, and… Read the review →	Ubisoft Connect is Ubisoft’s free Windows launcher and gaming service for accessing, managing, and organizing Ubisoft games. It suits players who want one place for their Ubisoft library, social features, rewards, and access to Ubisoft+… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• LaunchBox — where it wins

  • Imports major storefronts and supports emulators
  • Detailed metadata, artwork, playlists, filters, and custom fields
  • Big Box adds controller-focused fullscreen browsing

  Where it doesn't

  • The Windows and Android editions are separate platform experiences
  • Regular and Bundle plans include one year of updates
  • Advanced features require a paid plan

• Ubisoft Connect — where it wins

  • Free Windows launcher organizes and customizes a Ubisoft game library.
  • Cross-progression for supported games plus cross-platform chat and friends.
  • Ubisoft+ access, free games, trials, betas, and in-game rewards.

  Where it doesn't

  • Limited to Windows as a PC launcher.
  • Cross-progression and cloud saves depend on the game.
  • Ubisoft+ availability and benefits vary by country, plan, platform, and purchase channel.

• LaunchBox8.5/10 · Free plan

  LaunchBox organizes multi-store PC and emulated games in one customizable library.

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• Ubisoft Connect8.0/10 · Free plan

  A useful Ubisoft hub with a free launcher and optional game subscriptions.

  Visit UbisoftFull verdict →