EmulatorJS
6.8#6 in emulation frontendsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebSelf-hosted
VisitEmulatorJS vs RetroArch
What both publish
| Fact | EmulatorJS | RetroArch |
|---|---|---|
| Open source | The official site describes EmulatorJS as open source. | RetroArch/Libretro is an open-source project that has been around since 2012. |
| Purpose | EmulatorJS is a web-based frontend for RetroArch that lets users embed an emulator in a website. | RetroArch is a frontend for emulators, game engines and media players that runs classic games through a graphical interface with unified settings. |
| Support | The project directs users to report issues on GitHub and include browser console logs and the version they use. | The FAQ directs users to the forums, Discord and documentation for help. |
EmulatorJS plans
- FreeFree
RetroArch plans
- RetroArchFree
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 RetroArch if…
Android users seeking one frontend for many systems; Players who need netplay, shaders or recording; People comfortable choosing and managing cores