Choose your client
GameVault has two clients. Both connect to the same server with the same account, so you can switch at any time without losing your library.
| GameVault 2 | GameVault 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, Linux, macOS, plus a browser build | Windows 10/11 |
| Status | Public beta | Feature-complete, maintenance |
| GameVault+ | Planned | Available |
| Recommended for | Most users, and everyone on Linux or macOS | GameVault+ subscribers |
The feature comparison lists every difference in detail, including the tracking issue for each missing feature.
GameVault 2 (recommended)
GameVault 2 is the actively developed client. It manages multiple versions per game, installs and launches titles, and brings first-class Linux support.
GameVault 2 is web-first: the desktop app runs the same interface that your server serves as the Web UI. That means you can browse your library in a browser without installing anything, while installation, launching and playtime tracking need the desktop app.
- Read the GameVault 2 overview.
- Install the desktop app or open the Web UI.
GameVault 1 stays available if you depend on a feature that GameVault 2 does not have yet.
GameVault 1
GameVault 1 is the original Windows client. It is feature-complete, receives maintenance updates only, and is the only client with full GameVault+ support today.
Read the GameVault 1 overview before you install it.
Next steps
- No server yet? Start with the server setup guide or try the demo server described in Connect to a server.
- Server ready? Connect a client.