Self-Hosted Game Streaming

Your Games.
Your Server.
Your Rules.

Stream your retro games to supported devices from your own server. Glitch is a self-hosted retro game streaming platform that lets you stream the games you already own from your PC, NAS, or home server to phones, TVs, handhelds, and web browsers.

Free for local play. Upgrade for remote access, save sync, and more.

Install. Add your games. Play.

Install Glitch on your server, add your library, and pick up your games on the devices you already use.

1. Install Glitch

Set it up on your PC, NAS, or home server in minutes.

2. Add Your Library

Point Glitch to the games you already own and organize your collection.

3. Play Anywhere

Stream to supported devices across your home or remotely with Glitch Plus.

Everything you need to stream your personal game library

Your library stays with you

Your games live on your hardware, not in someone else's cloud. Run Glitch on your PC, NAS, or home server and keep your library under your control.

Play across devices

Move from TV to handheld to browser without rebuilding your setup. Stream to phones, tablets, TVs, handhelds, and more.

Private by design

Your game files stay on your hardware. Glitch is built around personal infrastructure and player control.

Start free at home

Local streaming is free, so you can try Glitch before paying for advanced features. No credit card required.

Built for real-world play

Local Streaming

Play across your home network with responsive performance and simple setup.

Remote Access

Take your library with you and connect securely from outside your home.

Save Sync

Keep progress moving across supported devices.

Multi-Server Support

Manage more than one Glitch server with one account on Glitch Plus.

Broad Device Support

Stream to browsers, phones, tablets, TVs, handhelds, and more.

Server Flexibility

Start simple and grow into a more advanced setup over time.

Simple to start, flexible enough to grow

Docker-friendly deployment NAS-friendly setups Home server support VM-friendly options Expandable architecture

Designed for personal game libraries

Glitch does not include ROMs or copyrighted game files. It is built for streaming games you already legally own from your own server.

Compatibility Notice Supported Platforms FAQ

Use Glitch from the devices that already fit your life

Desktop

Phones

TVs

Handhelds

Browsers

Choose the setup that fits how you play

Free

Perfect for local streaming at home

$0
free plan · no credit card
  • ✓ Local network streaming
  • ✓ Core device support
  • ✓ Basic library management
  • ✓ Save states
  • ✓ Controller support
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Glitch Plus

For players who want access beyond home

$4.99
per month · or $49.99/year
  • ✓ Everything in Free
  • ✓ Remote streaming
  • ✓ Save sync
  • ✓ Multi-server support
  • ✓ Advanced features as released
Upgrade to Plus

Glitch for Life

One payment. Long-term access.

$199.99
one-time payment · no recurring fees
  • ✓ Long-term access to Plus features
  • ✓ No recurring bill
  • ✓ Founding 500 perks
  • ✓ Vote on feature roadmap
  • ✓ Support an indie developer ♥
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A different kind of gaming platform

Modern gaming keeps moving toward locked ecosystems, rented access, and less control. Glitch was built for people who want a different path.

Use the hardware you already own. Keep your library on your own infrastructure. Play on the screens that make sense for you. Glitch brings the freedom of self-hosting to retro game streaming.

Built to support classic gaming platforms

Glitch is designed to work with many of the platforms players care about most. Explore compatibility pages to learn how Glitch fits into your setup.

View Supported Platforms

Frequently asked questions

What is Glitch?

Glitch is a self-hosted retro game streaming platform that lets you stream the games you already own from your own server to supported devices.

Does Glitch include ROMs or game files?

No. Glitch does not include ROMs, BIOS files, or copyrighted game content.

Do my games upload to Glitch servers?

No. Your library stays on your own hardware.

What can I install Glitch on?

Glitch is built for PCs, NAS systems, and home server-style setups.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. You can use Glitch for local streaming on your home network for free.

Can I play outside my home?

Yes. Remote play is available with Glitch Plus.

Is Glitch hard to set up?

Glitch is designed to be straightforward for first-time users while still giving advanced users room to customize.

Who is Glitch for?

Glitch is for players who want more ownership, more privacy, and more freedom in how they access their personal game libraries.

Start building your gaming server your way

Keep your games on your hardware. Stream them to the devices you already use. Start free with Glitch.