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Scripted Amiga Emulator (SAE) vs vAmigaWeb
Both stand on amiga emulators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
Choose SAE if you want a free browser-based way to run supported Amiga demos, intros, music modules or games and have a suitable computer and browser. Look elsewhere if you need written API documentation, support for its excluded image formats or reliable real-time AGA emulation on a mobile device.
Visit Scripted Amiga Emulator (SAE)
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
vAmigaWeb offers Amiga emulation with touch and controller input, offline use, and a range of disk formats. ROM access and browser storage behavior are key considerations before use.
Visit vAmigaWebThe facts
| Scripted Amiga Emulator (SAE) | vAmigaWeb | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Not published |
| Plans published | None | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | scriptedamigaemulator.net | vamigaweb.github.io |
| On amiga emulators | #14 of 22 | #18 of 22 |
Scripted Amiga Emulator (SAE): what it does well
- Free to use in a browser.
- Supports several Amiga models, chipsets and CPU generations.
- Accepts multiple floppy and hardfile image formats.
- Offers mouse, keyboard and browser gamepad input.
- Source code is licensed under GPL.
What to know first
- A modern browser with specified HTML5 capabilities is required.
- Memory use can range from 200 MB to 1.5 GB.
- Demanding AGA emulation may not run in real time.
- The API has no written documentation.
vAmigaWeb: what it does well
- Runs on iPad, iPhone, Android, and web browsers.
- Can be installed and run offline.
- Supports touch controls and external game controllers.
- Loads multiple disks and multivolume ZIP archives.
- Includes debugging and activity-monitor tools.
What to know first
- A Kickstart system ROM is required.
- Copyrighted Commodore Kickstarts are not provided.
- Private or incognito windows do not permit saving.
- Persistent storage depends on browser permission.
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