RePlayOS

Web · Linux · API · paid plans from $5/mo

Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.5

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

RePlayOS is ranked #8 of 25 in emulation frontends on Freedom251. It runs on API, Linux, Web. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at $5/mo.

RePlayOS plans and pricing

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Public RePlayOS Free latest public version · supported Raspberry Pi models replayos.com · 1 Oct 2026

Pixel Insider $5/mo $ 5 / month roadmap access · RePlayOS beta and release candidates · Discord access patreon.com · 1 Oct 2026

Compared on emulation frontends

Free plan: Yes
Supported platforms: Raspberry Pi Zero 2, 3, 4, and 5 running RePlayOS Linux
Emulators included: Yes
Library import: Yes
Metadata scraping: No
Controller navigation: Yes
Cloud sync: No

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The record

Purpose: RePlayOS is a Linux distribution with a streamlined libretro frontend for emulating classic game consoles, arcade machines, and computers.
Target hardware: RePlayOS is optimized for Raspberry Pi boards and supports LCD and CRT screens.
Supported models: The requirements list Raspberry Pi Zero 2, Raspberry Pi 3A/B/B+, Raspberry Pi 4B, and Raspberry Pi 5B.
Display engine: The DynaRes engine provides native CRT timings, on-the-fly timing changes, CRT profiles, dual-screen modes, and LCD game-refresh-rate operation.
Controllers: The system supports more than 700 game controllers and up to six players.
Achievements: RePlayOS supports RetroAchievements in compatible libretro cores and games.
Replay Control: Replay Control is a companion web app that browses games, launches them on the TV, manages favorites, and configures the system over the local network.
Integrations: RePlayOS supports core-managed Link Play multiplayer over a local network.
Media playback: The built-in Alpha Player multimedia core plays audio and video files, with Raspberry Pi 5 recommended for movies.
REST API: RePlayOS includes a small HTTP JSON API for local or LAN control on port 55356 when network control is enabled.
API security: API requests except get_version require the NET CONTROL CODE in the X-RePlay-Token header, while the API itself is plain HTTP rather than HTTPS.
Licensing: Most distribution components use open-source licenses, while the frontend is proprietary and restricted from modification, standalone redistribution, and unauthorized commercial use.
Support channels: The maker points users to official Discord and Telegram servers for community discussions, support, and updates.
Platform limitation: The FAQ says RePlayOS does not work on PC and is developed around ARM architecture and Raspberry Pi devices.
Price from: $5/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Emulation Frontends in 2026#8 of 25

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Sources

replayos.com· checked 1 Oct 2026
replayos.com/sysreq/· checked 1 Oct 2026
replayos.com/replaycontrol/· checked 1 Oct 2026
replayos.com/faq/· checked 1 Oct 2026
replayos.com/rest_api/· checked 1 Oct 2026
replayos.com/download/· checked 1 Oct 2026
replayos.com/about/· checked 1 Oct 2026
patreon.com/RePlayOS/membership· checked 1 Oct 2026