VICE
7.1#4 in commodore 64 emulatorsFree planFree planAndroidLinuxmacOSWindows
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VirtualC64
6.4#7 in commodore 64 emulatorsFree planFree planWebmacOS
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| Fact | VICE | VirtualC64 |
|---|---|---|
| License | VICE is free software distributed under the GNU General Public License version 2 or, at the recipient's option, any later version. | VirtualC64 is open-source under the GNU General Public License, and its CPU core is under the MIT license. |
| Purpose | VICE runs programs intended for classic 8-bit Commodore computers. | VirtualC64 turns an Apple Macintosh into a Commodore 64 emulator. |
| Support | The project directs bug reports, suggestions, and support requests to its SourceForge trackers or team mailing list, and notes development is done in spare time. | The official site links to GitHub Issues and Discussions for the project. |
VICE plans
- VICEFree
VirtualC64 plans
- VirtualC64Free
Pick VICE if…
VICE suits people who want to run software written for classic Commodore 8-bit computers on supported host systems. It offers builds for Windows, macOS, and Android, with a separate download path for other Unix-based systems.
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.