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EmulatorJS vs Foxol
Both stand on multi-system emulators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneSelf-hosted+1
EmulatorJS is aimed at website embedding rather than use as a standalone emulator site. Check the supported-systems documentation and browser-serving requirements before setting it up.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
Foxol brings emulation, cross-device saves, multiplayer, and customization together across several platforms. Consider the free plan’s game and speed limits, and note the experimental Linux status if that is your platform.
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| EmulatorJS | Foxol | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Foxol Plus Yearly: €39.99 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | emulatorjs.org | play.foxol.app |
| On multi-system emulators | #13 of 54 | #17 of 54 |
EmulatorJS: what it does well
- Free and open source.
- Code generator creates embeddable code.
- Supports multiple languages and customization.
- Public CDN has stable, latest, and nightly paths.
What to know first
- Requires serving pages through a web server.
- Does not provide a Docker container.
- Threaded cores require specific response headers.
- Supported-systems list may be out of date.
Foxol: what it does well
- Cloud sync across web, mobile, and desktop
- Local multiplayer supports up to four players
- More than 300 shader presets
- Tools include a ROM patcher and save editor
What to know first
- Free plan limited to 20 games
- Linux downloads are labeled experimental
- RetroAchievements is an independent third-party service
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