ES-DE Frontend vs Playnite
ES-DE Frontend
es-de.org
Playnite
playnite.linkSide by side
| Figure | ES-DE Frontend | Playnite |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · Game Library Managers | 9.2 (#1) | 7.2 (#25) |
| Spec score · Game launchers | 9.3 (#3) | 7.3 (#45) |
| Customization | Users can customize configuration options and themes, and download themes using the built-in theme downloader. | Playnite supports customizable themes and extensions, including plugins and script extensions. |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says the project does not collect personal information; the app accesses shared files locally and does not transfer them to ES-DE or partners. | The homepage says Playnite stores library information locally on the PC and does not store user information on remote servers. |
| Purpose | ES-DE browses and launches games from a multi-platform collection and can also run locally installed games and applications. | Playnite is an open source video game library manager that provides a unified interface for games. |
| Support | The official installation page directs users to the user guide, FAQs and Discord for support. | The help overview directs users to the Playnite Discord server, subreddit, and official issues tracker for assistance or reporting issues. |
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.