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GB Enhanced+ vs Ocelot
Both stand on game boy emulators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
GB Enhanced+ supports several Game Boy-era systems and a range of peripherals, with manuals and configuration options for netplay and motion controls. Check the save-state compatibility caveat before moving from version 1.9 or earlier to version 1.10.
Visit GB Enhanced+ Free plan APISelf-hosted
Choose Ocelot if you need a free, self-hosted gateway for HTTP(S) microservices built on ASP.NET Core, with routing, authentication, and service discovery options. Look elsewhere if direct GraphQL support is required; the project points to GraphQL for .NET for integration.
Visit OcelotThe facts
| GB Enhanced+ | Ocelot | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | API, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | github.com |
| On game boy emulators | #8 of 23 | #12 of 23 |
GB Enhanced+: what it does well
- Emulates DMG, GBC, GBA, and Pokémon Mini
- Supports link cable emulation and real-time clock features
- Includes save states and controller support
- Documents netplay, rumble, and motion controls
- Free open-source software under GPLv2
What to know first
- Nintendo DS emulation is experimental
- Older save states do not work with version 1.10
- Windows builds require GLEW
Ocelot: what it does well
- Free and MIT-licensed.
- Supports static and dynamic routes.
- Includes caching, load balancing, and rate limiting.
- Service discovery supports Consul, Kubernetes, Eureka, and Azure Service Fabric.
- Supports WebSocket and secure WebSocket connections.
What to know first
- Does not directly support GraphQL.
- Requires deployment as an ASP.NET Core application.
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