Dolphin
6.6#20 in multi-system emulatorsFree planFree planAndroidLinuxmacOSWindows
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Provenance
8.2#1 in game boy advance emulatorsFrom $39.99 a yearFree planiOSmacOS
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| Fact | Dolphin | Provenance |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 | 2016 |
| Open source | Dolphin is licensed under GPLv2+; distributing it requires releasing the source code and giving attribution. | The project publishes its source code on GitHub and identifies its license as BSD. |
| Privacy | The project provides a privacy policy on its official site. | The maker says the apps collect no personal or identifying information, while anonymous device model and iOS-version analytics may be recorded. |
| Purpose | Dolphin emulates Nintendo GameCube and Wii consoles so users can play games for those systems on a PC. | Provenance is a free, open-source multi-system retro game emulator frontend for Apple platforms. |
| Supported systems | The FAQ lists Windows 10 or newer, macOS 11 Big Sur or newer, Linux, and Android 7.0 or newer, and requires 64-bit operating systems. | The project advertises support for more than 50 systems, including NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, GameCube, Wii, 3DS, PlayStation, PSP, Saturn and Dreamcast. |
Dolphin plans
- Dolphin EmulatorFree
Provenance plans
- FreeFree
- Monthly$3.99 a month
- Annual$39.99 a year
- Lifetime$99.99, paid once
Pick Dolphin if…
Dolphin suits people who want to play GameCube or Wii titles on a 64-bit PC or Android device. It may also suit users who want controller support, networked multiplayer, or the option to review its open-source code.
Pick Provenance if…
Provenance suits Apple-platform users seeking an emulator frontend for a broad range of retro systems. Users should check whether their device can handle the systems they want to run, and note that a BIOS is required.