BizHawk vs MasterGear

BizHawk plans

• BizHawkFree

MasterGear plans

• MasterGear Windows/LinuxFree
• Windows/LinuxFree
• Android$4.99, paid once
• MasterGear Android$430, paid once

Pick BizHawk if…

BizHawk suits Tool-Assisted Speedrunners and users who want recording, playback or debugging tools across supported systems. It is for Windows and Linux users, with the Linux N64 core omission worth noting.

Pick MasterGear if…

MasterGear may suit hobbyists working with software for the listed 8-bit SEGA systems, including those who want to debug without rare development hardware. Android users can also use its listed NetPlay and input options.