Lutris vs Ubisoft Connect

Lutris8.4Visit Ubisoft Connect8.0Visit

Higher score Lutris #6 in PC Game Launchers 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Lutris

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

• Lutris fits best

  Linux users combining stores and emulators

• Ubisoft Connect fits best

  Ubisoft game subscribers

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Side by side

Feature	Lutris 8.4/10 Visit ↗	Ubisoft Connect 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.4	8.0
Ranking	#6 in PC Game Launchers	#8 in PC Game Launchers
Best for	Linux users combining stores and emulators	Ubisoft game subscribers
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	$7.99/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Linux	Windows
Integrations	7 integrations	4 integrations
Features Lutris 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	Combines libraries from major storefronts in one desktop client Supports emulators, Wine-based runners, and game-engine re-implementations Automates installations with user-created YAML or JSON scripts	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 desktop client is documented for Linux only Setup depends on user-created installer scripts Steam library synchronization requires a Lutris account	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	Lutris is an open-source Linux game library manager and launcher for organizing games from multiple storefronts and gaming systems. It is aimed at Linux desktop users who want one interface for native, Windows, retro, and emulated games.… 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

• Lutris — where it wins

  • Combines libraries from major storefronts in one desktop client
  • Supports emulators, Wine-based runners, and game-engine re-implementations
  • Automates installations with user-created YAML or JSON scripts

  Where it doesn't

  • The desktop client is documented for Linux only
  • Setup depends on user-created installer scripts
  • Steam library synchronization requires a Lutris account

• 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.

• Lutris8.4/10 · Free plan

  A flexible Linux launcher for multi-store libraries, emulators, and compatibility layers.

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• Ubisoft Connect8.0/10 · Free plan

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

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