Best Multi-System Emulators in 2026
Updated
In short: RetroArch is ranked #1 of 54 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Virtual Jaguar and MAME. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Virtual Jaguar.
Multi-system emulators offer a way to run games associated with different systems, with support and setup varying across tools. Check the supported systems and arcade support first, then see whether Android support and BIOS requirements match your intended setup. Netplay and shader or upscaling features provide further comparisons, while license terms, free plans, and paid-from pricing help clarify access. RetroArch, MAME, and Foxol lead the entries, with ares and Dolphin close behind. Use the system and feature details to narrow in on options suited to the games you want to play and the setup you have in mind.
54 multi-system emulators ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 RetroArch Top pick · 7.7 Free plan · Free
#2 Virtual Jaguar Runner-up · 7.5 Free plan · Free
#3 MAME Also great · 7.4 Free plan · Free- Free plan AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Android support
- Yes
- Arcade support
- Yes
- Netplay
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported systems
- 7
- Android support
- No
- Arcade support
- No
- Netplay
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan AndroidLinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Android support
- Yes
- Arcade support
- Yes
- Netplay
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree About MAMEVisit site - Free plan AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported systems
- 4
- Android support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan AndroidLinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported systems
- 8
- Android support
- Yes
- Arcade support
- No
- Netplay
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree About VICEVisit site - Free plan AndroidLinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported systems
- 3
- Android support
- Yes
- Arcade support
- Yes
- Netplay
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan AndroidLinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Android support
- Yes
- Arcade support
- Yes
- Netplay
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan AndroidLinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported systems
- 4
- Android support
- Yes
- Arcade support
- Yes
- Netplay
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported systems
- 34
- Android support
- No
- Arcade support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree About aresVisit site - Free plan AndroidLinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported systems
- 5
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Netplay
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree About QEMUVisit site - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Android
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported systems
- 23
- Android support
- Yes
- Arcade support
- Yes
- Netplay
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan macOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported systems
- 31
- Android support
- No
- Arcade support
- Yes
- Netplay
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Linuxself-hostedWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan iOSmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported systems
- 17
- Arcade support
- Yes
- Netplay
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebWindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported systems
- 20
- Android support
- Yes
- Netplay
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported systems
- 10
- Android support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Android support
- Yes
- Arcade support
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Android support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported systems
- 23
- Android support
- Yes
- Arcade support
- Yes
- Netplay
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Android support
- No
- Arcade support
- No
- Netplay
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which multi-system emulator is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
RetroArch is ranked #1 of 54 with a score of 7.7. Virtual Jaguar is second and MAME third.
How many of these have a free plan?
18 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.