GameVault
GameVault: A focused self-hosted launcher for organizing and synchronizing DRM-free PC games. Ranked #15 of 24 in Game Launcher Software by our editors (7.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for self-hosted collections with cloud synchronization.
At a glance
- Editor score7.9 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSelf-hosted collections with cloud synchronization
- Free planYes
- Paid from€49.90/yr
- Multi-store libraryNo
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Organizes, installs, launches, and tracks DRM-free PC games
- Supports Windows, Linux, macOS, web, and API access
- Offers multi-user controls and optional cloud save synchronization
Where it doesn't
- Cloud saves and integrations are tied to GameVault+.
- Remote play and mod support are not included.
- GameVault+ cross-platform client support is described as forthcoming.
Our verdict on GameVault
GameVault is a self-hosted gaming platform for legally owned, DRM-free PC games. It combines a Docker-based server with a web interface and desktop clients, giving individuals and groups a way to organize, download, install, launch, and track games stored on their own hardware. Automatic metadata enrichment, file-system indexing, playtime tracking, progress tracking, multi-user authentication, and role-based access control make it suited to curated personal collections and shared household libraries.
The pricing structure keeps the core product accessible through a free plan, while paid options add subscription choices rather than separate feature lists in the published plan highlights. The Flex Plan costs €4.99 per month for a personal subscription. The Smart Saver Plan costs €49.9 per year and also provides a personal subscription. The Family & Friends Plan costs €8.99 per month and supports sharing with up to 5 other people. GameVault+ is the relevant paid layer for cloud save synchronization and integrations with Steam, Playnite, and Discord.
Platform coverage is a strong fit for users who want a library that spans Windows, Linux, and macOS, with web and API access also available. The product focuses on self-hosting rather than multi-store aggregation, remote play, or mod management: its category specifications list multi-store library support as false, remote play as false, and mod support as none. GameVault+ is currently documented as available in the legacy Windows app, while cross-platform client support is described as forthcoming; separate documentation describes an early-access cross-platform client for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Choose GameVault for control over a self-hosted DRM-free collection, and look elsewhere if remote play, mods, or broad store consolidation are central requirements.
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GameVault fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | €49.90/yr |
| Desktop platforms | Windows, Linux, macOS |
| Multi-store library | No |
| Automatic updates | Not verified |
| Cloud saves | Yes |
| Controller support | Yes |
| Remote play | No |
| Mod support | None |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Linux, macOS |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: Steam, Playnite, Discord |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | gamevau.lt |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
GameVault integrations
GameVault lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- Steam
- Playnite
- Discord
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