LaunchBox Alternatives for Mac

LaunchBox is not available for Mac but there are some alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is RetroArch, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to LaunchBox and ten of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to LaunchBox are Pegasus, Lakka, DBGL and GR-lida.

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LaunchBox alternatives are mainly Game Emulators but may also be Game Library Managers or DOS Emulators. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of LaunchBox.

LaunchBox

Game Library Manager
Freemium • Proprietary

LaunchBox was originally built as an attractive frontend to DOSBox, but has since expanded to support both modern PC games and emulated console platforms. LaunchBox aims to be the one-stop shop for...

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LaunchBox alternatives page was last updated Feb 20, 2024

RetroArch
RetroArch is a graphical frontend for emulators, game engines, and media players.
152 RetroArch alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Game Emulator
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Blackberry
- iPad
- OpenPandora
- Steam
- Raspberry Pi
- Playstation
- Xbox
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RetroArch Features
1. Multi System Emulator
2. Multiplatform
3. Emulation
4. Controller Support
5. Modular System
6. Gameboy emulation
7. Dark Mode
8. Variety
9. Rewind button
10. Portable
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RetroArch VS LaunchBox
Is RetroArch a good alternative to LaunchBox?
- RetroArch is the most popular Android, Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to LaunchBox.
- RetroArch is Free and Open SourceLaunchBox is Freemium and Proprietary

Pegasus
Pegasus is a graphical frontend for browsing your game library (especially retro games) and launching them from one place. It's focusing on customizability, cross platform support (including embedded devices) and high performance.
33 Pegasus alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Game Library Manager
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- Raspberry Pi
Pegasus Features
Portable
Game Launcher
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Pegasus VS LaunchBox
Is Pegasus a good alternative to LaunchBox?

Lakka
Lakka is the official Linux distribution of RetroArch and the libretro ecosystem. Each game system is implemented as a libretro core, while the frontend RetroArch takes care of inputs and display.
24 Lakka alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Game Emulator
- Linux Distro
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Cubieboard
- HummingBoard
- Raspberry Pi
- Nintendo Switch
- Odroid
Lakka Features
Emulation
Linux-based
Gaming-focused
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Lakka VS LaunchBox
Is Lakka a good alternative to LaunchBox?
Comments about Lakka as an Alternative to LaunchBox

Guest
Linux-OS not meant to be used as game library organizer.
Negative comment •Nov 23, 2020
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- Lakka is Free and Open SourceLaunchBox is Freemium and Proprietary

DBGL
DBGL is a Java frontend for DOSBox, based largely upon the proven interface of D-Fend.
15 DBGL alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- DOSBox
DBGL Features
Portable
Game Launcher
Batch processing
Multiple languages
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+4
DBGL VS LaunchBox
Is DBGL a good alternative to LaunchBox?

GR-lida
GR-lida is a graphical interface for managing the most used emulators like DOSBox abandonware VDMSound and ScummVM . This way you can easily run any game prepared for each emulator in today's computers.
6 GR-lida alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Game Emulator
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
GR-lida Features
Artwork
Graphical User Interface
Multiple languages
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GR-lida VS LaunchBox
Is GR-lida a good alternative to LaunchBox?
Comments about GR-lida as an Alternative to LaunchBox

Guest
It's cross platform, it looks good and it works well
Positive comment •Mar 4, 2020
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- GR-lida is Free and Open SourceLaunchBox is Freemium and Proprietary

Nostlan
A front-end or user interface (UI) is the presentation and interaction layer of an app or website. Most modern emulator apps have basic game list UIs that you can interact with using a mouse/keyboard but not a game controller.
119 Nostlan alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Game Library Manager
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Nostlan Features
Controller Support
Game Launcher
Emulation
Xbox
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Nostlan VS LaunchBox
Is Nostlan a good alternative to LaunchBox?

Boxer
Boxer plays all the MS-DOS games of your misspent youth, right here on your Mac.
21 Boxer alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Game Emulator
- DOS Emulator
Platforms
- Mac
Boxer Features
Emulation
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Discontinued
The project is no longer developed. Last version, 1.4.0, released in February 2016, can be still downloaded from the official website
Boxer VS LaunchBox
Is Boxer a good alternative to LaunchBox?

D-Box
D-Box is an easy to use front-end for DOSBox which enables you to run old MS-DOS games and other applications on a modern computer.
13 D-Box alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- AmigaOS
+1
D-Box VS LaunchBox
Is D-Box a good alternative to LaunchBox?

Hydra emulator
A multi-system emulator.
12 Hydra emulator alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Game Emulator
Platforms
- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
Hydra emulator VS LaunchBox
Is Hydra emulator a good alternative to LaunchBox?

DOSBox Launcher
DOSBoxLauncher configures and starts DOS applications (e.g. games) using a DOSBox app on the system. DOSBox itself is not part of this app and must be installed separately (see https://www.dosbox.com). A simple configuration with a few parameters is in the focus.
5 DOSBox Launcher alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
DOSBox Launcher VS LaunchBox
Is DOSBox Launcher a good alternative to LaunchBox?