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ares vs Nostalgist.js
Both stand on sega genesis emulators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
ares offers playback controls, display options, and a broad listed range of systems in a free, open-source package. Linux users should note the project’s preference for source compilation or third-party packages.
Visit ares Free plan Open source Web
Nostalgist.js provides a developer-facing way to launch browser-based RetroArch emulation and configure related settings. Developers need to supply ROM content and account for the library's separate core delivery.
Visit Nostalgist.jsThe facts
| ares | Nostalgist.js | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ares-emu.net | nostalgist.js.org |
| On sega genesis emulators | #1 of 29 | #4 of 29 |
ares: what it does well
- Free and open-source under the ISC license
- Supports save states, rewind, and fast-forward
- Offers pixel shaders and optional color correction
- Virtual Game-Pads adapt configured controls across systems
- macOS binaries support Intel and Apple Silicon
What to know first
- Some listed systems are experimental
- No official Linux binaries are provided
- Android is not supported
- A BIOS is required
Nostalgist.js: what it does well
- Free and MIT licensed
- Supports save and load states
- Helpers cover six console families
- Installable through four package managers
What to know first
- The library does not include emulators
- ROM hosting requires correctly configured CORS headers
- Web browsers are the listed platform
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