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Playnite

Ch 305.9of 40 Game Library Managers
  1. 1Runs onWindows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Controller supportYes
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Overview

Playnite is ranked #30 of 40 in game library managers on Specifiction. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.

Playnite plans and pricing

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Playnite Free No features locked behind a paywall · open source under the MIT license playnite.link · 5 Oct 2026

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Free plan
Yesplaynite.link
Controller support
Yesplaynite.link

Facts

Purpose
Playnite is an open source video game library manager that provides a unified interface for games.playnite.link · 5 Oct 2026
Game libraries
The homepage names Steam, Epic, Origin, GOG, Battle.net, and Ubisoft Connect as libraries Playnite can link, including games that are not installed.playnite.link · 5 Oct 2026
Emulation
Playnite supports a wide variety of console emulators.playnite.link · 5 Oct 2026
Customization
Playnite supports customizable themes and extensions, including plugins and script extensions.playnite.link · 5 Oct 2026
Fullscreen mode
Fullscreen mode offers controller support and is recommended for a couch or console-like gaming experience.api.playnite.link · 5 Oct 2026
Metadata
Playnite can obtain game metadata such as descriptions, release dates, genres, and cover art through metadata providers, which are extensions using third-party services.api.playnite.link · 5 Oct 2026
IGDB
The homepage says Playnite can automatically download metadata for games, including custom games, and names covers and descriptions as examples.playnite.link · 5 Oct 2026
Privacy
The homepage says Playnite stores library information locally on the PC and does not store user information on remote servers.playnite.link · 5 Oct 2026
Extension security
The documentation says community extensions are not reviewed by the Playnite development team and advises caution when installing them.api.playnite.link · 5 Oct 2026
Portable use
Playnite can run from portable storage without requiring system dependencies.playnite.link · 5 Oct 2026
Extension limitation
The add-ons page warns that third-party add-ons may cause performance or usability issues depending on which ones are used.playnite.link · 5 Oct 2026
Support
The help overview directs users to the Playnite Discord server, subreddit, and official issues tracker for assistance or reporting issues.api.playnite.link · 5 Oct 2026

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