CSpect

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Score7.0

Rank#4 of 21

PriceFree

Free planYes

Runs onLinux, macOS, Windows

Summary

CSpect is ranked #4 of 21 in ZX spectrum emulators on Everything Xiaomi. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

CSpect plans and pricing

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Name your own price Free Name your own price; described as free No support · No warranty · Updates not guaranteed mdf200.itch.io · 3 Oct 2026

Compared on ZX spectrum emulators

Free plan: Yesmdf200.itch.io
Host platforms: Windows, macOS, Linuxmdf200.itch.io
Built-in debugger: Yesmdf200.itch.io

Facts

Purpose: CSpect is a ZX Spectrum Next emulator for PC, macOS, and Linux, primarily intended as a development tool; it can also run games and the full ZXNextOS.mdf200.itch.io · 3 Oct 2026
Developer tools: The maker describes CSpect as a ZX Spectrum Next emulator, assembler, and debugger.mdf200.itch.io · 3 Oct 2026
ULA overlays: The public release notes say ULA overlay support provides access to an extra 24 kB of RAM.mdf200.itch.io · 3 Oct 2026
Debugger: The release notes say the debugger became resizable and describe a -dscale command-line option for larger debugger text.mdf200.itch.io · 3 Oct 2026
File support: The maker says the release added direct support for z88dk map files.mdf200.itch.io · 3 Oct 2026
Plugins: The product page lists a plugin system with a symbol interface, a Pasta/80 symbol loader, and a z88dk map-file loader plugin.mdf200.itch.io · 3 Oct 2026
Interface: The product page says its iCSpect interface includes AddSymbol() and HexToInt64(string).mdf200.itch.io · 3 Oct 2026
Operating systems: The maker lists Windows, macOS, and Linux as supported platforms and says Linux shell scripts are included in the release archive.mdf200.itch.io · 3 Oct 2026
ZXNextOS setup: The release notes describe a ZXOS.BAT file intended to download and install the ZX Spectrum Next SD card image to run the full machine.mdf200.itch.io · 3 Oct 2026
Support and warranty: The maker says there is no support and no warranty, and recommends using the software at the user's own discretion.mdf200.itch.io · 3 Oct 2026
Updates: The product page advises users to assume there will never be updates.mdf200.itch.io · 3 Oct 2026
Beta access: The product page says password-protected Patreon betas are for Builder-level Patreons as a perk.mdf200.itch.io · 3 Oct 2026
Distribution: The maker says redistribution of CSpect is not permitted and directs people to the product page.mdf200.itch.io · 3 Oct 2026