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Breadbin466 vs emudore

Both stand on commodore 64 emulators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Breadbin466

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Breadbin466 covers a broad set of hardware and media behaviors for one specified PAL C64 model. Its project status remains pre-1.0, and the Commodore ROM images are not included under the emulator's MIT license.

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emudore

Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

emudore offers Commodore 64 emulation across desktop platforms and the web, with PRG loading and several VIC-II features. Its stated compatibility limits matter for advanced games and demos.

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The facts

Breadbin466emudore
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onLinux, Mac, WindowsLinux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid planFree or on requestNot published
Plans published1None
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitegithub.comgithub.com
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Breadbin466: what it does well

  • Free and MIT-licensed emulator
  • Models cycle-driven CPU and VIC-II behavior
  • Includes 1541 drive emulation
  • Supports five listed disk-image formats
  • Integrated debugger includes breakpoints and tracing

What to know first

  • Models one PAL C64 variant
  • Linux is supported through source builds
  • Version 0.99.0 still needs broader testing before 1.0
  • Commodore ROM images are excluded from the MIT license

emudore: what it does well

  • Runs on Linux, Windows, macOS, and in a browser.
  • Loads PRG files and types BASIC listings.
  • Supports four official VIC-II graphics modes.
  • Apache 2.0 licensed.

What to know first

  • Special keys are not supported yet.
  • Illegal opcodes are unsupported.
  • Advanced games or demos may fail.

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