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Amigo — Amiga Emulator vs FS-UAE
Both stand on amiga emulators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhoneMac
Amigo provides a wide range of Amiga configurations and media support on Apple devices. You will need your own Kickstart ROM and disks to run genuine Amiga software.
Visit Amigo — Amiga Emulator Free plan LinuxMacWindows
FS-UAE combines Amiga game emulation with support for multiple disk formats, save states, and cross-platform online play. Check the OpenGL requirement and Kickstart ROM availability before setting it up.
Visit FS-UAEThe facts
| Amigo — Amiga Emulator | FS-UAE | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | fs-uae.net |
| On amiga emulators | #3 of 22 | #7 of 22 |
Amigo — Amiga Emulator: what it does well
- Free on the App Store, with no ads or accounts.
- Supports A500 through 68060 configurations.
- Offers save states, autosave, and iCloud sync.
- Supports floppy, hard-drive, and CD images.
- Privacy policy says no data is collected.
What to know first
- Requires your own Kickstart ROM and disks.
- Requires iOS or iPadOS 17 or later.
- The 68k CPU is interpreted, not JIT-compiled.
FS-UAE: what it does well
- Free software with no paid plan listed.
- Emulates multiple Amiga models, including CD32 and CDTV.
- Supports floppy images, CD images, and mounted folders.
- Online play works across platforms.
- Optional Launcher configures without configuration files.
What to know first
- Requires a moderately fast computer with accelerated OpenGL graphics.
- Kickstart ROMs are not included.
- A gamepad or joystick is recommended, though not required.
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