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Avidemux vs BMC64
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 LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit Avidemux Free plan Self-hosted
BMC64 offers several Commodore machine emulations in a free Raspberry Pi project, with networking and an optional local web interface. Confirm board and input-device compatibility, and obtain the required ROM files separately.
Visit BMC64The facts
| Avidemux | BMC64 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | avidemux.sourceforge.net | github.com |
| Best place | #1 on text-to-speech software | #5 on commodore 64 emulators |
Avidemux: what it does well
BMC64: what it does well
- Free to use on supported Raspberry Pi boards.
- Emulates C64, C128, VIC-20, Plus/4 and PET.
- Supports Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity.
- Optional web interface can be PIN-protected.
What to know first
- Raspberry Pi 4 and later are unsupported.
- Required ROM files must be supplied separately.
- USB Bluetooth gamepads are not directly supported.
- Not all gamepads work.