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C64 Forever vs TRX64
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.
Free plan Windows
C64 Forever combines multi-system emulation, a large title catalog, and bundled productions in a Windows package. The free edition is limited, while the downloadable Plus Edition is $19.95 USD once.
Visit C64 Forever 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
| C64 Forever | TRX64 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Downloadable Plus Edition: $19.95, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | c64forever.com | github.com |
| On commodore 64 emulators | #7 of 31 | #3 of 31 |
C64 Forever: what it does well
- Emulates C64 and additional CBM 8-bit systems.
- Catalog has configuration data for over 5,000 titles.
- Includes over 200 games and demoscene productions.
- RP9 packages support one-click playback.
What to know first
- Available only for Windows.
- The free edition is feature-limited.
- Plus upgrade editions require an earlier Plus license key.
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
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