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3Beans vs AzaharPlus

Both stand on nintendo 3ds emulators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

3Beans

Free plan Open source AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

3Beans offers a low-level approach to 3DS emulation, but the maker describes it as an early project with issues. Check that you have the required system files and a supported downloadable build.

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AzaharPlus adds emulator features including cheats, Amiibo generation and ZipPass, while supporting three desktop and mobile platforms. Check the platform requirements first, and note that ZipPass has prerequisites and experimental status.

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The facts

	3Beans	AzaharPlus
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Yes	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows	Android, Linux, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	2	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	github.com	github.com
On nintendo 3ds emulators	#1 of 14	#4 of 14

3Beans: what it does well

Free and open-source under GPL-3.0.
Supports software and hardware GPU rendering.
Can boot the Home Menu and some games.
Controls can be changed in Settings.
Feedback and issue reports are invited.

What to know first

Requires files dumped from a physical 3DS.
Games must be encrypted cartridge dumps.
The maker says the project still has many issues.
Pull requests are not accepted.

AzaharPlus: what it does well

Available on Android, Linux and Windows.
Downloads system files from official servers.
Includes cheats and Amiibo generation.
Offers Replace and Coexist Android flavors.
Supports older CPUs without SSE4.2.

What to know first

ZipPass is experimental.
ZipPass cannot be used while a game runs.
ZipPass needs system files and enabled LLE modules.
Imported StreetPass data can exceed a game's queue limit.

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