Playnite

Free, open-source game library manager that gathers games from many stores and emulators.

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Alternatives ranked: 4
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About Playnite

Playnite is a desktop app that puts all of your PC and emulated games in one library. You link accounts such as Steam, Epic, GOG, Battle.net, EA and Ubisoft Connect, and it lists everything you own there, installed or not, next to games you add by hand and ROMs run through console emulators. It downloads covers and descriptions automatically, tracks playtime across all of them, and has a fullscreen mode built for controllers and TVs. The look can be reworked with community themes, and add-ons extend it with new library sources and features. Your library data stays on your own PC rather than on a remote server, and the app can run from a portable folder. Playnite is completely free with no paid tier, and its source is published under the MIT licence. It runs on Windows only, and it launches games through the original store clients rather than replacing them, so those still need to be installed.

Best for: Windows PC gamers with games spread across several stores and emulators who want one library.

What works

One library for Steam, Epic, GOG, Battle.net, emulators and more
Fullscreen mode with full controller support
Themes and add-ons change both look and features
Free with no paywalled features, MIT licensed

Why people leave

Windows only
Store clients still need to be installed to download and launch games
Library integrations rely on add-ons that can break when stores change

Top Playnite alternatives

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1
GOG Galaxy
GOG's own client also merges libraries from other stores, and runs on Mac as well as Windows.
66.5
2
Heroic Games Launcher
Open-source launcher for Epic, GOG and Amazon games that also runs on Linux and the Steam Deck.
62.6
3
Lutris
Linux counterpart that manages Steam, Epic, GOG and emulated games in one place.
59.6
4
Steam
Its Big Picture mode can launch non-Steam games added as shortcuts, if most of your library is on Steam already.
57.2

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Playnite: common questions

Is Playnite free?

Yes. Playnite is free, open-source software.

Is Playnite open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at JosefNemec/Playnite.

What platforms does Playnite run on?

Playnite is available for Windows.

What are the best alternatives to Playnite?

The highest-ranked Playnite alternatives right now are GOG Galaxy, Heroic Games Launcher and Lutris. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Playnite facts

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License: MIT; Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “License: MIT (MIT License).”
Price: Free, nothing paywalled; Checked Oct 25, 2026playnite.link(opens source in a new tab); “Completely Free No Playnite features are locked behind a paywall and the complete source code is available under the MIT license.”
Supported libraries: Steam, Epic, Origin, GOG, Battle.net, Ubisoft Connect and more; Checked Oct 25, 2026playnite.link(opens source in a new tab); “Download Changelog Import popular libraries Link games from Steam, Epic, Origin, GOG, Battle.net, Ubisoft Connect and other services , including games that are not installed!”
Data location: Stored locally on your PC; Checked Oct 25, 2026playnite.link(opens source in a new tab); “All information about your library is stored locally on your PC.”
Portable: Yes; Checked Oct 25, 2026playnite.link(opens source in a new tab); “Portable Playnite can run from portable storage without need of installing system dependencies.”