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Head-to-head · Game Databases

RAWG vs LaunchBox

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score RAWG #2 in Game Databases 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit RAWG
LaunchBox #4 in Game Databases 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit LaunchBox

RAWG leads on 0 checks, LaunchBox on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreRAWG · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresRAWG · 1 of 5

RAWG scores higher on our rubric for game databases: 9.2 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

RAWG is the better fit for rich game metadata and recommendations. LaunchBox is the better fit for organizing and launching a personal library.

  • RAWG fits best

    Rich game metadata and recommendations

  • LaunchBox fits best

    Organizing and launching a personal library

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Side by side

Feature RAWG 9.2/10 Visit ↗ LaunchBox 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.5
Ranking #2 in Game Databases #4 in Game Databases
Best for Rich game metadata and recommendations Organizing and launching a personal library
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $149/mo $30 one-time
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web Windows, Android
Support Email, Community, Docs Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features RAWG 1/5 · LaunchBox 0/5
API access ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Quest data Not checked yet Not checked yet
Character data Not checked yet Not checked yet
Item data Not checked yet Not checked yet
Ability data Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms PC, Xbox One, iOS, Nintendo DS, Linux, PlayStation 3, PS Vita, Wii, Game Boy Advance, SNES, Apple II, Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit, Atari XEGS, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, Android, Nintendo DSi Not checked yet
Export formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Detailed metadata, ratings, media, DLC and franchise relationships
  • Recommendations plus player activity and Steam average playtime
  • Free API access for personal, hobby and non-commercial projects
  • Imports libraries from major storefronts and supports emulators
  • Adds metadata, artwork, playlists, filters, and custom fields
  • Includes fullscreen Big Box browsing with controller support
Cons
  • Commercial use requires the $149-per-month Business plan
  • Free projects require backlinks to RAWG
  • Enterprise features are needed for downloadable file API access
  • Premium features start at a $30 one-time Windows license
  • Selected statistics sync across installations rather than full library data
  • Windows and Android licensing is handled across separate edition options
Our verdict

RAWG is a web-based video game database and discovery service for developers, publishers and product teams building game catalogs, discovery tools or recommendation experiences. Its searchable records cover descriptions, genres, release…

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LaunchBox is a game library manager and launcher for Windows, with a separate Android edition. It brings PC games, storefront libraries, emulator-based games, applications, homebrew, and other legally owned content into one organized…

Read the review →
  1. RAWGGame Databases 9.2Free plan
  2. LaunchBoxGame Databases 8.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • RAWG — where it wins

    • Detailed metadata, ratings, media, DLC and franchise relationships
    • Recommendations plus player activity and Steam average playtime
    • Free API access for personal, hobby and non-commercial projects

    Where it doesn't

    • Commercial use requires the $149-per-month Business plan
    • Free projects require backlinks to RAWG
    • Enterprise features are needed for downloadable file API access

  • LaunchBox — where it wins

    • Imports libraries from major storefronts and supports emulators
    • Adds metadata, artwork, playlists, filters, and custom fields
    • Includes fullscreen Big Box browsing with controller support

    Where it doesn't

    • Premium features start at a $30 one-time Windows license
    • Selected statistics sync across installations rather than full library data
    • Windows and Android licensing is handled across separate edition options
  • RAWG9.2/10 · Free plan

    A broad game-data API with strong free access and a $149 monthly Business tier.

    Visit RAWGFull verdict →
  • LaunchBox8.5/10 · Free plan

    A broad game library manager with storefront imports, emulator support, and controller-focused browsing.

    Visit LaunchBoxFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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