Eden
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VisitEden vs Hydra
What both publish
| Fact | Eden | Hydra |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation | The user handbook covers setup, settings, controllers, graphics, mods, saves, multiplayer, troubleshooting and platform-specific guides. | The project links to a Hydra User's Guide, NixOS Wiki material, hydra-cli, and a build-farm setup presentation. |
| Purpose | Eden describes itself as an accurate, high-performance emulator for the Nintendo Switch. | Hydra is a continuous integration service for Nix based projects. |
| Self-hosting | The handbook documents hosting a public or private multiplayer lobby with Docker on Ubuntu and UDP port 24872. | Hydra can be self-hosted through the NixOS services.hydra module. |
Eden plans
- EdenFree
Hydra plans
- HydraFree
Pick Eden if…
It may suit people seeking a free, open-source Nintendo Switch emulator on a supported platform. Android users should check the stated Vulkan GPU requirement, while macOS users should account for the experimental build status.
Pick Hydra if…
Hydra suits Nix and NixOS package developers who need to build and test projects through jobsets. It is not needed by people who only want to use NixOS.