ClownMDEmu
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What both publish
| Fact | ClownMDEmu | MAME |
|---|---|---|
| Debugger | The standalone frontend includes debugging menus intended for emulator and homebrew work. | MAME includes an interactive low-level debugger for diagnosing emulation issues, developing software for vintage systems, and examining how software works. |
| License | ClownMDEmu is free software licensed under the AGPLv3 or any later version. | The project as a whole is distributed under GPL-2.0, and the site says over 90% of its files, including core files, are under BSD-3-Clause. |
ClownMDEmu plans
- ClownMDEmuFree
MAME plans
- MAMEFree
Pick ClownMDEmu if…
ClownMDEmu suits Mega Drive or Genesis users who want a browser version, a standalone frontend, or a libretro core. Its library design and CMake build option may also suit developers integrating or building emulator software.
Pick MAME if…
MAME suits people interested in preserving or exploring vintage systems, as well as developers, ROM hackers, and users investigating software behavior. Its debugger and Lua interface also serve technical work on emulation and vintage software.