RomM

Self-Hosted

Open-source game library manager for organizing ROMs and ISOs

Overview

RomM is a self-hosted game library manager designed to organize, catalog, and serve your ROM and ISO collections. It features a sleek web interface, auto-metadata retrieval via OpenVGDB (game titles, cover art, release dates), multi-platform support (consoles, PC), and integration with emulators for direct play. Deploy easily using Docker (pre-built image) or manual setup, supporting network storage and customizable user access. Perfect for archiving retro and modern games, it keeps your collection accessible without relying on cloud services.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  romm:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: romm
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Auto-metadata fetching via OpenVGDB
Modern responsive web interface
Emulator integration for direct play
Docker-based deployment (easy setup)

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is RomM hard to install?

RomM is easy to install via Docker (using a simple docker-compose file) which is recommended for most users. Manual installation requires setting up Python, dependencies, and a database—more technical but well-documented in the GitHub repo.

? Is it a good alternative to LaunchBox?

Yes! RomM is a free, self-hosted alternative to LaunchBox, offering similar metadata management and library organization. While LaunchBox has more emulator profiles, RomM excels at privacy and no recurring costs.

? Is it completely free?

Absolutely! RomM is open-source (MIT license) with no hidden costs, paid tiers, or subscriptions. All features are available for free to self-hosters.

Top Alternatives

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Games - Administrative Utilities & Control Panels

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted)
⊕ No subscription fees
⊕ Cross-platform game support
⊕ Metadata auto-completion

Cons

⊖ Requires server/NAS for hosting
⊖ Limited metadata for obscure games
⊖ No built-in emulator (needs external setup)