Head-to-head · Amiga Emulators
Amiberry vs UAE4ARM
Amiberry leads on 0 checks, UAE4ARM on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAmiberry · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresAmiberry · 2 of 4
Amiberry scores higher on our rubric for amiga emulators: 9.4 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.
Amiberry is the better fit for broad, free Amiga emulation across many devices. UAE4ARM is the better fit for android users seeking full-featured emulation.
- Amiberry fits best
Broad, free Amiga emulation across many devices
- UAE4ARM fits best
Android users seeking full-featured emulation
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Side by side
| Feature | Amiberry 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | UAE4ARM 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #1 in Amiga Emulators | #7 in Amiga Emulators |
| Best for | Broad, free Amiga emulation across many devices | Android users seeking full-featured emulation |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android | Android |
| Support | Community, Docs | Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Amiberry 2/4 · UAE4ARM 1/4 | ||
| Save states | ✓ | ✓ |
| Netplay | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Kickstart included | — | — |
| Hardware acceleration | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Amiga models | A500, A500+, A600, A1000, A1200, A3000, A4000, A4000T, CD32, CDTV, American Laser Games / Picmatic, Arcadia Multi Select, Macrosystem | AGA, OCS, ECS |
| Host platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, FreeBSD, Haiku | Android; Pandora edition documentation is also included |
| 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, HDF, ISO, CUE, RP9 |
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| 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 → |
UAE4ARM is a free, open-source Amiga emulator port for Android devices. It is aimed at users who want coverage across AGA, OCS, and ECS systems rather than a narrow emulation target. CPU emulation spans Motorola 68000 through 68040, while… 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
UAE4ARM — where it wins
- Emulates AGA, OCS, and ECS chipsets with 68000–68040 CPUs
- Supports hard disks, WHDLoad, CD32 software, and save states
- Offers custom controls, stylus input, display, and audio options
Where it doesn't
- Android is the primary host platform
- Users must provide compatible Amiga Kickstart ROMs
- The latest listed release is from March 2021
- Amiberry9.4/10 · Free plan
A free, broad Amiga emulator with strong media, model, and platform support.
Visit AmiberryFull verdict → - UAE4ARM7.8/10 · Free plan
Full-featured Amiga emulation for Android, with broad chipset and software support.
Visit UAE4ARMFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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