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minimal64 vs ViceSharp
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.
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minimal64 provides a small web-capable C64 emulator with defined file-format support and configurable color values. Its custom Kernal and omitted hardware mean compatibility depends on the program and the emulator features it requires.
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ViceSharp offers C64 emulation through desktop, console, and library interfaces, with media capture and a debugger. Users need separate ROMs, and the listed machine support does not yet include C128, PET, or Plus/4.
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| minimal64 | ViceSharp | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Not published |
| Plans published | None | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | github.com |
| On commodore 64 emulators | #16 of 31 | #20 of 31 |
minimal64: what it does well
- Free GPL-2.0 open source
- Web JavaScript and WebAssembly build
- Supports PRG and listed CRT formats
- User-supplied ROM loading
- Cycle accuracy is a stated aim
What to know first
- Not aimed at the C64 back catalog
- Several hardware features are un emulated
- Custom-Kernal programs lack real-C64 compatibility
- CRT support is limited to listed formats
ViceSharp: what it does well
- Free and licensed under GNU GPL version 2.0 or later.
- Provides desktop UI, console shell, and embeddable core.
- Includes a built-in debugger.
- Can capture screenshots and SID audio.
What to know first
- Users must provide Commodore ROMs separately.
- C128, PET, and Plus/4 are not yet supported.
- Some VIC-20 parity, input, and peripheral work remains open.
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