Mesen vs Snes9x

Mesen plans

• MesenFree

Snes9x plans

• FreewareFree
• Snes9xFree

Pick Mesen if…

Mesen suits people who want to run games from its listed console systems on Windows, Linux, or macOS. Its debugging tools may also interest homebrew developers and ROM hackers.

Pick Snes9x if…

Snes9x suits players looking for a free emulator for Super Nintendo or Super Famicom games, provided they have ROM images. Its documented saves, cheats and gameplay recording may also suit players who want those options.