TRX64
7.5#1 in commodore 64 emulatorsFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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VirtualC64
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| Fact | TRX64 | VirtualC64 |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation | The repository includes a README, a 228-line monitor reference and a separate CLI README. | The official documentation describes the public API for developers incorporating the emulation core into their own projects. |
| License | The project is licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later. | VirtualC64 is open-source under the GNU General Public License, and its CPU core is under the MIT license. |
| Purpose | TRX64 is a cycle-accurate Commodore 64, 1541, and 1581 emulation runtime written in Rust. | VirtualC64 turns an Apple Macintosh into a Commodore 64 emulator. |
| 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. | On first launch, users are prompted to add four ROM images because they are not pre-installed due to unclear copyright status. |
TRX64 plans
- Free and open sourceFree
- TRX64 open-source softwareFree
VirtualC64 plans
- VirtualC64Free
Pick TRX64 if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick VirtualC64 if…
VirtualC64 suits Mac users who want to emulate Commodore 64 systems and have suitable ROM images or use the included Mega65 replacements. Developers may also find its documented public API relevant.