TRX64
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VisitTRX64 vs ViceSharp
What both publish
| Fact | TRX64 | ViceSharp |
|---|---|---|
| License | The project is licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later. | The project is licensed under GNU GPL version 2.0 or later. |
| Purpose | TRX64 is a cycle-accurate Commodore 64, 1541, and 1581 emulation runtime written in Rust. | ViceSharp is a C# port of VICE, the Versatile Commodore Emulator, targeting .NET 10. |
| ROM requirement | C64 ROMs are not included and must be supplied in ~/.trx64/roms or selected with --rom-dir; the 1581 DOS ROM is also not included. | ViceSharp does not include Commodore ROM images, so users need ROM assets from an installed VICE package or another legal source. |
TRX64 plans
- Free and open sourceFree
- TRX64 open-source softwareFree
ViceSharp plans
No prices published.
Pick TRX64 if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick ViceSharp if…
It suits developers who want to embed a Commodore emulation core, as well as users seeking C64 emulation with a desktop interface or console shell. Users need to provide Commodore ROMs separately.