Amiberry vs Amiga Forever

AAmiberry9.4Visit Amiga Forever8.9Visit

Higher score A Amiberry #1 in Amiga Emulators 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Amiberry

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Amiga Forever #3 in Amiga Emulators 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Amiga Forever

• Amiberry fits best

  Broad, free Amiga emulation across many devices

• Amiga Forever fits best

  Convenient licensed, content-rich emulation

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Side by side

Feature	AAmiberry 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Amiga Forever 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.9
Ranking	#1 in Amiga Emulators	#3 in Amiga Emulators
Best for	Broad, free Amiga emulation across many devices	Convenient licensed, content-rich emulation
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Support	Community, Docs	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Amiberry 2/4 · Amiga Forever 3/4
Save states	✓	✓
Netplay	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Kickstart included	—	✓ (best)
Hardware acceleration	✓	✓
Specs
Amiga models	A500, A500+, A600, A1000, A1200, A3000, A4000, A4000T, CD32, CDTV, American Laser Games / Picmatic, Arcadia Multi Select, Macrosystem	Amiga 1000, 500, 500 Plus, 2000, 600, 1200, 3000, 4000, 4000T; CDTV; CD³²; A590/A2091; A4091 configurations
Host platforms	Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, FreeBSD, Haiku	Windows; macOS; GNU/Linux; Android; Chrome; iOS/iPhone; Wii; other operating systems via emulation components
Disk image formats	ADF, ADZ, DMS, IPF, ZIP, 7Z, LHA, LZH, LZX, FDI, SCP, WRP, DSQ, GZ, XZ, HDF, IMG, CUE, BIN, ISO, CCD, MDS, CHD	ADF, ADZ, DMS, SCP, IPF, HDF, HDZ, RP9, ISO, BIN, WAV, MP3
Our review
Pros	Supports many Amiga models, media formats, and WHDLoad titles Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, FreeBSD, and Haiku Includes JIT, save states, hardware acceleration, and shader support	Licensed Kickstart ROM and Workbench files are included Supports many Amiga models, media formats and host platforms Includes save states, preinstalled software and RP9 authoring tools
Cons	Compatible original Amiga Kickstart ROM images are not included Full compatibility and WHDLoad use require suitable Kickstart ROMs The breadth of settings and media support may require configuration	No free plan; paid access starts at 19.95 Windows is the primary developed and supported host Non-Windows installation may require technical expertise
Our verdict	Amiberry is a free, open-source Amiga emulator built on the WinUAE core. It is intended for users who want to emulate a wide range of Amiga computers and chipset configurations across desktop and mobile systems. Official builds and… Read the review →	Amiga Forever is a commercial Amiga preservation and emulation suite from Cloanto for users who want classic Amiga systems, software and historical material in one package. It uses the UAE and Fellow emulation engines, includes licensed… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Amiberry — where it wins

  • Supports many Amiga models, media formats, and WHDLoad titles
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, FreeBSD, and Haiku
  • Includes JIT, save states, hardware acceleration, and shader support

  Where it doesn't

  • Compatible original Amiga Kickstart ROM images are not included
  • Full compatibility and WHDLoad use require suitable Kickstart ROMs
  • The breadth of settings and media support may require configuration

• Amiga Forever — where it wins

  • Licensed Kickstart ROM and Workbench files are included
  • Supports many Amiga models, media formats and host platforms
  • Includes save states, preinstalled software and RP9 authoring tools

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; paid access starts at 19.95
  • Windows is the primary developed and supported host
  • Non-Windows installation may require technical expertise

• AAmiberry9.4/10 · Free plan

  A free, broad Amiga emulator with strong media, model, and platform support.

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• Amiga Forever8.9/10 · Paid

  A broad commercial Amiga suite with licensed system files and extensive included content.

  Visit Amiga ForeverFull verdict →