crater
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Visitcrater vs RetroArch
What both publish
| Fact | crater | RetroArch |
|---|---|---|
| License | Crater is distributed under the MIT License, which permits free use, copying, modification, distribution, sublicensing, and sale subject to its conditions. | RetroArch uses GPL version 3, while the libretro API uses an MIT license. |
| Platforms | The project says only OS X and Linux have been tested. | The official downloads page lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, web browsers and various game consoles. |
| Purpose | Crater is a Sega Game Gear emulator with an included Z80 assembler and disassembler, written in C. | RetroArch is a frontend for emulators, game engines and media players that runs classic games through a graphical interface with unified settings. |
crater plans
- FreeFree
RetroArch plans
- RetroArchFree
Pick crater if…
crater may suit Game Gear players and programmers interested in a free emulator with Z80 assembly tools. It is aimed in part at people treating emulator development as a learning project.
Pick RetroArch if…
Android users seeking one frontend for many systems; Players who need netplay, shaders or recording; People comfortable choosing and managing cores