Side by side
OpenEmu vs RomM
Both stand on game launchers. 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 Mac
OpenEmu offers a library-focused way to manage game backups and use multiple emulation systems on a Mac. Check the Intel-only release detail and BIOS requirement before choosing it.
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Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5
RomM combines collection management, metadata enrichment, and several ways to play or connect a library. Its self-hosted approach and broad platform coverage are useful to emulator players, while the iOS app is community-made.
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| OpenEmu | RomM | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Mac | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Hostinger hosted deployment: $6.49 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | openemu.org | romm.app |
| On game launchers | #4 of 68 | #1 of 68 |
OpenEmu: what it does well
- Free and open-source software.
- Organizes backups with box art and collections.
- Lists support for 31 systems.
- Recognized HID controllers can map automatically.
- Save states, cheats, and CD audio are supported.
What to know first
- Available for macOS only.
- BIOS files are required.
- Latest listed binaries are Intel-only.
- Online netplay is not supported.
RomM: what it does well
- Supports more than 400 platforms.
- Browser play works through EmulatorJS and Ruffle.
- Syncs saves and states with conflict resolution.
- Includes a built-in patcher for hacks and translations.
- Lists no tracking or paid features.
What to know first
- The native iOS app is a community project.
- The team does not regularly review community project source code.
- Setup help and discussion are directed to Discord.