EmulatorJS
6.8#6 in emulation frontendsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebSelf-hosted
VisitEmulatorJS vs ES-DE Frontend
ES-DE Frontend
8.3#1 in emulation frontends$6.50 one-timeFree planAndroidLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | EmulatorJS | ES-DE Frontend |
|---|---|---|
| Customization | The project provides built-in customization options and supports multiple languages. | Users can customize configuration options and themes, and download themes using the built-in theme downloader. |
| Purpose | EmulatorJS is a web-based frontend for RetroArch that lets users embed an emulator in a website. | ES-DE browses and launches games from a multi-platform collection and can also run locally installed games and applications. |
| Support | The project directs users to report issues on GitHub and include browser console logs and the version they use. | The official installation page directs users to the user guide, FAQs and Discord for support. |
EmulatorJS plans
- FreeFree
ES-DE Frontend plans
- Windows, macOS and LinuxFree
- Windows, macOS and Linux desktopFree
- Android (Samsung Galaxy Store)$6.50, paid once
- Android—
Pick EmulatorJS if…
EmulatorJS suits site owners who want to embed a RetroArch-based emulator and customize it for supported systems. Users should be comfortable serving a web page and configuring response headers if they want threaded cores.
Pick ES-DE Frontend if…
ES-DE suits people who want one interface for browsing and launching games across multiple systems, including locally installed games and apps. Android users need a 64-bit device running Android 10 or later.