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Flycast vs Flycast
Both stand on dreamcast emulators. 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 AndroidLinuxMac+2
Flycast covers four Sega systems and publishes several release channels across its listed platforms. iOS is no longer supported, and some installation paths involve package instructions or building from source.
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Flycast Dojo combines multiplayer connection options with replay and offline training features. Check that your game files match and that your network supports the chosen connection method.
Visit FlycastThe facts
| Flycast | Flycast | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Android, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 2 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | flycast.dojo.ooo |
| On dreamcast emulators | #1 of 9 | #5 of 9 |
Flycast: what it does well
- Emulates four listed Sega systems.
- Offers stable, master, and experimental nightly builds.
- Supports online-play improvements described in release notes.
- Supports physical Dreamcast controllers with listed adapters.
- Free under the GPL-2.0 license.
What to know first
- iOS support has been dropped.
- Linux builds require a C/C++ toolchain and listed libraries.
- Windows instructions provide a script to build from source.
Flycast: what it does well
- Free and open source.
- Match Codes support sessions through firewalls.
- Record, replay, and spectate netplay sessions.
- Offline Training Mode includes savestates and input playback.
- Available on Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows.
What to know first
- Requires matching ROM and BIOS files for peer-to-peer play.
- Match Codes may have issues on some corporate networks or cloud gaming services.
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