18.2
Manic EMU is an iPhone and iPad emulator supporting more than 30 classic platforms.
Free planOpen sourceiOSmacOSSelf-hosted
Best Multi-System Emulators in 2026
Manic EMU leads this chart of 54 (8.2/10, free plan). Provenance is next (8.2/10, free plan), and Foxol is the next highest-placed with a free plan (8.0/10). Multi-system emulators run software from different systems; compare Android support and the systems each emulator supports. On a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO device, check the Android details for the emulator you are considering rather than assuming that a desktop or web version also runs on your phone. Compare features such as arcade support, netplay, BIOS requirements and shader or upscaling options.
28.2
Provenance is a free, open-source retro game emulator frontend for Apple platforms, available for iOS and macOS.
Free planOpen sourceiOSmacOS
38.0
Foxol runs classic games across Android, iOS, web, and desktop, with cloud sync and several multiplayer modes.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
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SkyEmu
SkyEmu runs several Nintendo handheld systems and offers upscaling shaders, color correction, and screen ghosting.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWebLinux8.0Free plan - 5
RetroArch
RetroArch is a free, open-source frontend for emulators, game engines, and media players, using a unified settings system.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux7.7Free plan - 6
Flycast
Flycast runs games for Sega's Dreamcast and two arcade platforms, Naomi and Atomiswave.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted7.6Free plan - 7
QEMU
QEMU is a free, open-source emulator and virtualizer for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Free planOpen sourceAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted7.6Free plan - 8
ares
ares is an open-source multi-system emulator that prioritizes accurate software preservation.
Free planOpen sourceLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows7.5Free plan - 9
FinalBurn Neo
FinalBurn Neo is a free emulator for arcade games and selected consoles, available on Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Free planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS7.5Free plan - 10
DOSBox-X
Free planOpen sourceLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows7.4Free plan - 11
7.3Free plan - 12
MAME
MAME preserves software history by documenting and emulating arcade and vintage hardware.
Free planAndroidLinuxmacOSWindows7.1Free plan - 13
VICE
VICE emulates classic Commodore computers, including the C64, VIC20, PET, and C128.
Free planAndroidLinuxmacOSWindows7.1Free plan - 14
Happy Chick
Happy Chick is an emulator app for more than 18 consoles, with game resume and cloud sync.
Free planAndroidiOSWindows7.0Free plan - 15
Last Emulator
Windows, macOS and web emulator covering many classic systems with synced cloud saves.
Free planWebmacOSWindows6.9From $3 a month - 16
Eclipse
Eclipse is a web-based emulator for playing games from classic systems, including Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, NES, SNES, Sega Master…
Free planAndroidiOSWeb6.8Free plan - 17
EmulatorJS
Android and web frontend for embedding RetroArch cores in websites; open source and free.
Free planAndroidiOSWebSelf-hosted6.8Free plan - 18
openMSX
openMSX is a free, open-source emulator for the MSX home computer system, designed to emulate it with 100% accuracy.
Free planAndroidLinuxmacOSWindows6.8Free plan - 19
Genesis Plus GX
Free Linux and Windows software covering Sega consoles, handhelds and CD hardware.
Free planLinuxWindows6.7Free plan - 20
Dolphin
Dolphin is free, open-source software for playing Nintendo GameCube and Wii games on a PC, with versions for Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Free planAndroidLinuxmacOSWindows6.6Free plan - 21
retroemu
retroemu runs classic console games in a terminal using Node.js and libretro cores compiled to WebAssembly.
Free planAPILinuxmacOSWindows6.6Free plan - 22
XRoar
XRoar is a free emulator for Dragon, Tandy Colour Computer, Tandy MC-10, and similar 8-bit computers.
Free planAndroidWebLinuxmacOS6.6Free plan - 23
Atari800
Atari800 is a free emulator for Atari 8-bit computer systems and the Atari 5200 game console.
Free planAndroidLinuxmacOSWindows6.5Free plan - 24
EKA2L1
Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows emulator for Symbian OS and N-Gage software.
AndroidiOSLinuxmacOS6.4 - 25
Emulicious
Free Linux, macOS and Windows emulator for Game Boy, Master System, MSX and related systems.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.3Free plan
Choosing well
Does it support Android?
Check the emulator's Android support if you plan to use it on a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet.
Android support is one of the chart's comparison points. Do not assume that a web or desktop version means an Android app is available.
Which systems does it need to emulate?
Choose an emulator whose supported systems match the software you want to run.
The chart compares supported systems, so check that detail rather than relying on an emulator's name or general description.
Which emulation features should I compare?
Compare arcade support, netplay, BIOS requirements and shader or upscaling options against what you need.
These features differ by emulator, and the chart lists them as comparison points.
Does it have a free plan?
Check the free-plan and paid-from details before choosing. The chart also distinguishes free plans from free trials.
If you need to read or change the code, check the license and whether the project is open source.
Will it run on my other devices?
Check supported platforms for the devices you want to use, such as Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS or the web.
Platform support is separate from Android support, so confirm both when you plan to use an emulator across devices.
Questions people ask
How do I choose a multi-system emulator for Android?
Check that the emulator supports Android, then compare its supported systems, arcade support, netplay, BIOS requirements and shader or upscaling options.
Can I use a desktop emulator on my Xiaomi phone?
Check its Android support directly. Support for Windows, macOS or Linux does not by itself mean an Android app is available.
What does BIOS required mean in an emulator comparison?
It indicates whether BIOS is a consideration for that emulator. Check the chart's BIOS detail for the emulator you are considering.
Do multi-system emulators support netplay?
Netplay support varies. Compare the netplay detail for each emulator rather than assuming it is included.
How can I tell whether an emulator is free?
Check its free-plan and paid-from details. A free trial is different from a free plan.
Why should I check an emulator's license?
License matters if you need to read or change the code. Check the license details and whether the emulator is open source.