ES-DE Frontend vs MedLaunch
ES-DE Frontend
es-de.orgMedLaunch
github.comSide by side
| Figure | ES-DE Frontend | MedLaunch |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 0 |
| Spec score · Game Library Managers | 9.2 (#1) | 7.0 (#33) |
| Spec score · Game launchers | 9.3 (#3) | 6.7 (#60) |
| Controller support | The interface supports full controller navigation. | It supports DirectInput and XInput for keyboard, gamepads, joysticks, and XInput devices. |
| Purpose | ES-DE browses and launches games from a multi-platform collection and can also run locally installed games and applications. | MedLaunch is a .NET front end for the Mednafen multi-system emulator and is Windows only. |
| Support | The official installation page directs users to the user guide, FAQs and Discord for support. | The project directs users to its GitHub issue tracker and Discord for bugs, suggestions, and feature requests. |
| System requirements | The Linux AppImage targets modern x86-64 distributions, and the documentation says ES-DE generally requires a 64-bit operating system. | The README lists .NET Framework 4.5.2, the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x86 Redistributable, and Mednafen as requirements; 64-bit Mednafen is required for Saturn games. |
| Updates | For Patreon purchases, new Android releases are sent to the email used to sign up and posted on Patreon, and an update email can be resent using the self-service tool. | It includes update checking and can download MedLaunch and supported Mednafen x64 binaries; development builds are not available through its internal updater. |
Plans
ES-DE Frontend
- Windows, macOS and LinuxFree
- Windows, macOS and Linux desktopFree
- Android (Samsung Galaxy Store)$6.50, paid once
- AndroidPrice not published
In their own words
ES-DE Frontend
ES-DE Frontend browses and launches games from a multi-platform collection and can also run locally installed games and applications. It supports more than 150 game systems and comes configured for a large selection of emulators, game engines, game managers, and gaming services. Its built-in scraper downloads game details and media, including images, videos, and manuals. Users can adjust configuration options and themes, and download additional themes through the built-in theme downloader. The interface supports full controller navigation. Windows, macOS, and Linux editions are free to download and use, fully open source, and may be distributed freely. The Android release is a paid, partially closed-source app, and no price is listed. It is available through Patreon, Samsung Galaxy Store, and Huawei AppGallery. The Android FAQ gives 64-bit Android 10 or later as the basic requirement and says one purchase can be used on all of the buyer’s devices without a subscription or additional costs. Support links include a user guide, FAQs, and Discord.