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Avidemux vs TRX64
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 Open source APILinuxMac+3
TRX64 combines Commodore emulation with reverse-engineering tools and several ways to access its runtime. Its missing ROMs and limited support commitment are important to account for before setup.
Visit TRX64The facts
| Avidemux | TRX64 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | avidemux.sourceforge.net | github.com |
| Best place | #1 on text-to-speech software | #3 on commodore 64 emulators |
Avidemux: what it does well
TRX64: what it does well
- Cycle-accurate emulation for C64 and disk drives
- Includes rewind and reverse-stepping tools
- JSON-RPC 2.0 interface over WebSocket
- Releases for Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Converts VICE .vsf snapshots
What to know first
- C64 ROMs must be supplied separately
- 1581 DOS ROM is not included
- Maker says they cannot provide real support