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SMS Plus GX vs vibe-sms
Both stand on sega master system emulators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidLinux
Visit SMS Plus GX Free plan LinuxMacWindows
vibe-sms covers multiple Sega 8-bit consoles with graphics, audio, controller and save features. It is free and supports desktop Linux, Windows and macOS, but its license is not yet stated.
Visit vibe-smsThe facts
| SMS Plus GX | vibe-sms | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Linux | 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 sega master system emulators | #23 of 25 | #19 of 25 |
SMS Plus GX: what it does well
vibe-sms: what it does well
- Supports four Sega 8-bit systems
- Nine save-state slots
- Remappable keyboards and gamepads
- Two-player and Light Phaser controls
- Linux, Windows and macOS downloads
What to know first
- README license status says “TODO: add license.”
- Linux builds list required dependencies
- ROM saves are stored beside files
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