Amiberry

Overview

Amiberry is a free, open-source emulator for a wide range of Amiga systems, including classic computers and arcade platforms. It is best suited to people with their own Amiga software images who want broad format support and options for adapting graphics and controls. Its breadth is a strength, but it does not include Kickstart ROMs, and commercial product use requires contacting the project for custom arrangements.

Key features

Built on the WinUAE core, Amiberry covers systems from the A500 and A1000 through the A4000T, CD32 and CDTV, along with American Laser Games / Picmatic, Arcadia Multi Select and Macrosystem. Save states and hardware acceleration are supported. The breadth makes it useful for collections spanning multiple Amiga models, though it does not remove the need to provide Kickstart.

Its image support is a practical advantage for users with mixed libraries: Amiberry handles ADF, ADZ, DMS, IPF, FDI, SCP, WRP, DSQ, HDF, IMG, CUE, BIN, ISO, CCD, MDS and CHD, as well as ZIP, 7Z, LHA, LZH, LZX, GZ and XZ. It can also launch WHDLoad titles directly with automatic configuration, reducing setup work for those titles.

Graphics options include CRT bezels, built-in shaders and external GLSL shaders, giving users several ways to shape the display. The interface works with a mouse or gamepad, and floppy images, hard files and configuration files can be dragged into the emulator. RetroArch controller mapping is supported for users incorporating Amiberry into RetroArch setups.

Amiberry's stated hardware support spans ARM, x86, RISC-V and LoongArch64, with a custom JIT compiler for ARM64 and x86-64. A built-in update checker uses SHA256-verified downloads; the project says Windows release binaries are signed through SignPath with a certificate from the SignPath Foundation.

Pricing

Amiberry costs nothing under GPLv3, with no free trial. There is one plan, so there are no paid tiers, seat limits or quotas to weigh. The free plan suits personal users who want an open-source emulator; organizations using Amiberry in commercial products should contact the project about custom arrangements.

Platforms

Host platforms include Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, FreeBSD and Haiku. The project lists Linux packages, a macOS Homebrew install and DMG, Windows installer and portable ZIP builds, and Android build instructions. Users on FreeBSD or Haiku should note that those hosts appear in the supported-platform list, while the listed download options cover the other four systems.

Who it's for

Amiberry is a strong fit for Amiga enthusiasts who already have the required Kickstart ROMs and want to run varied disk-image collections across supported hosts. WHDLoad support and flexible input and graphics options make it especially appealing to users with established libraries and preferences for configuring presentation or controls. It is a less complete choice for anyone expecting a bundled Kickstart ROM or a plug-and-play commercial product arrangement.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Broad Amiga model and disk-image coverage suits varied collections without requiring a narrow set of formats.
• Pro: Direct WHDLoad launching with automatic configuration saves setup effort for those titles.
• Pro: Mouse and gamepad navigation, drag-and-drop inputs, and multiple shader options give users flexibility over interaction and display.
• Con: Kickstart is not included, so the emulator alone is not a complete starting point for users who lack it.
• Con: Commercial product use requires custom arrangements with the project rather than simply relying on the free plan.

Alternatives

Compare Amiga emulators if you want to weigh a wider set of options before choosing.

• FS-UAE is another free, open-source Amiga emulator for Linux, macOS and Windows, with optional donations.
• Amigo — Amiga Emulator is a free App Store option for iOS and macOS with no ads or accounts; it also requires users to bring their own Kickstart ROM and disks.
• Copperline is a free option for Linux, macOS, web and Windows; its maker says emulator behavior is checked against real Amigas.
• vAmigaWeb is a free option for Android, iOS and web.
• Damisoft Amiga Emulator is a free option for web, Windows, macOS and Linux.
• Denise is a free option for Linux, macOS and Windows.
• E-UAE is a free option for Windows, macOS and Linux.
• Buddi is free budgeting software for Linux, macOS and Windows, rather than an Amiga emulator.

Verdict

Choose Amiberry if you want a free, GPLv3 Amiga emulator with broad system and image-format support, direct WHDLoad launching, and useful display and input options. Its main draw is that range and flexibility across several host platforms. Look elsewhere if you need Kickstart included, or contact the project first if you plan to use it in a commercial product.