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C64net vs VICE
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
C64net covers key Commodore 64 graphics, input, and disk-drive functions, but lacks sound, tape, and REU emulation. The maker says this C# version was abandoned after a C++ reimplementation.
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VICE covers a broad set of Commodore systems and includes detailed C64 video and sound emulation. Readers should account for the stated limitations on several emulators and the absence of warranty.
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| C64net | VICE | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Android, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | vice-emu.sourceforge.io |
| On commodore 64 emulators | #13 of 31 | #9 of 31 |
C64net: what it does well
- Free to use on Windows.
- Models 1541-II drive hardware.
- Includes VIC-II graphics and keyboard input.
- Emulator state can be saved or loaded.
What to know first
- SID sound, REU, and tape emulation are unavailable.
- Only D64 disk images are supported.
- ROM files must be obtained separately.
- Undocumented CPU opcodes cause a crash.
VICE: what it does well
- Emulates eight Commodore computer systems.
- C64 emulation includes VIC-II video and SID sound.
- Supports up to four external disk drives.
- Joystick input can use keyboard or connected joystick.
What to know first
- Several emulators remain under construction.
- macOS builds require macOS 12.0 or later.
- Distributed without warranty.