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   JNEXT

   JNEXT is a free, open-source emulator for running ZX Spectrum software, including 48K, 128K, +2A/+3, and ZX Spectrum Next Issue 2 machines.

   Free planLinuxmacOSWindows
   6.6Free plan
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   Spectaculator

   Spectaculator is software for working with ZX Spectrum tape and snapshot files.

   AndroidiOSWindows
   6.6$2.99 one-time
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   SpeccyDate

   SpeccyDate is a native ZX Spectrum emulator designed for Playdate hardware, with support for 48K and 128K modes.

   Free planmacOSWindows
   6.3Free plan
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   zx_go

   zx_go is a free, open-source emulator for the Sinclair ZX80, ZX81, classic ZX Spectrum models, Pentagon, SAM Coupé and Spectrum Next.

   Free planLinuxmacOSWindows
   6.3Free plan
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   Jam Pad

   Jam Pad is an Android music studio for making beats and melodies, recording voice, importing sounds, and sharing tracks.

   Android
   6.2
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   CSpect

   CSpect is a ZX Spectrum Next emulator for Windows, macOS, and Linux, intended mainly as a development tool.

   Free planLinuxmacOSWindows
   6.0Free plan
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    GoSpeccy

    GoSpeccy is a free ZX Spectrum 48K emulator for Linux, written in Go.

    Free planLinux
    6.0Free plan
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    GZX

    GZX is a ZX Spectrum emulator for Windows, Linux and HelenOS.

    Free planLinuxWindows
    6.0Free plan
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    ZEsarUX

    ZEsarUX emulates Sinclair computers and a range of other systems, including ZX Spectrum, ZX80, ZX81, QL, Z88, Amstrad, MSX, ColecoVision, and Sega machines.

    Free planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
    6.0Free plan
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    ZX-Poly Emulator

    ZX-Poly Emulator is a proof-of-concept emulator for a multi-CPU ZX-Spectrum 128 platform.

    Free planLinuxmacOSWindows
    6.0Free plan
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    ESPectrum

    ESPectrum is free, open-source firmware that emulates Sinclair ZX Spectrum computers on Espressif ESP32 boards.

    Free planSelf-hosted
    5.6Free plan
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    EightyOne

    EightyOne is a Windows emulator for Sinclair ZX home computers and their clones, including ZX80, ZX81, and ZX Spectrum models.

    Windows
    5.5
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16. 16RU

    RustZX

    RustZX is a free, open-source emulator for the ZX Spectrum, written in Rust and available for Linux and Windows.

    LinuxWindows
    5.5
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    ZOT

    ZOT is a free emulator for the Z80 CPU, ZX Spectrum 48K, and CP/M 2.2, using one shared Z80 core.

    Linux
    5.4
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    JSSpeccy 3

    JSSpeccy 3 is a free ZX Spectrum emulator that runs in a web browser.

    WebSelf-hosted
    5.3
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    SpeccyP

    SpeccyP is free, open-source firmware that turns Raspberry Pi RP2040, RP2350A, and RP2350B microcontrollers into ZX Spectrum emulators.
    5.3
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    Zedex

    Zedex is a free ZX Spectrum emulator for Android, built with the Fuse emulator and a native front end.

    Android
    5.3
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    SpeccySE
    4.3
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22. 22ZX

    ZX2040
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