Amiga Forever vs Amigo — Amiga Emulator

Amiga Forever8.9Visit AAAmigo — Amiga Emulator8.0Visit

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

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AA Amigo — Amiga Emulator #6 in Amiga Emulators 8.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Amigo

• Amiga Forever fits best

  Convenient licensed, content-rich emulation

• Amigo — Amiga Emulator fits best

  Advanced free emulation on Apple devices

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Side by side

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At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.0
Ranking	#3 in Amiga Emulators	#6 in Amiga Emulators
Best for	Convenient licensed, content-rich emulation	Advanced free emulation on Apple devices
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	iOS, macOS
Support	Docs	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Amiga Forever 3/4 · Amigo — Amiga Emulator 1/4
Save states	✓	✓
Netplay	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Kickstart included	✓ (best)	—
Hardware acceleration	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Amiga models	Amiga 1000, 500, 500 Plus, 2000, 600, 1200, 3000, 4000, 4000T; CDTV; CD³²; A590/A2091; A4091 configurations	A500, A1200, A4000, CD32, and 68060 workstation configurations; 68000–68060 CPUs; OCS/ECS/AGA chipsets
Host platforms	Windows; macOS; GNU/Linux; Android; Chrome; iOS/iPhone; Wii; other operating systems via emulation components	iPhone with iOS 17+, iPad with iPadOS 17+, and Apple Silicon Mac with macOS 14+
Disk image formats	ADF, ADZ, DMS, SCP, IPF, HDF, HDZ, RP9, ISO, BIN, WAV, MP3	ADF, ADZ, DMS, IPF, ZIP, LHA, LZX, 7Z, HDF, RDB, CUE/BIN, CCD, MDS, NRG, ISO, and CHD
Our review
Pros	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	Supports 68000–68060 CPUs, OCS/ECS/AGA, and RTG graphics Mounts floppy, hard-drive, CD, and many disk image formats Includes save states, controller support, networking, and TV output
Cons	No free plan; paid access starts at 19.95 Windows is the primary developed and supported host Non-Windows installation may require technical expertise	Runs only on iOS, iPadOS, and Apple Silicon macOS Users must provide their own Kickstart ROMs and software Requires iOS 17+, iPadOS 17+, or macOS 14+ on Apple Silicon
Our verdict	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 →	Amigo — Amiga Emulator is a free, open-source WinUAE-based emulator for running classic Commodore Amiga software on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Silicon Mac. It is aimed at users who want broad Amiga system coverage on Apple hardware, including… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• Amigo — Amiga Emulator — where it wins

  • Supports 68000–68060 CPUs, OCS/ECS/AGA, and RTG graphics
  • Mounts floppy, hard-drive, CD, and many disk image formats
  • Includes save states, controller support, networking, and TV output

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs only on iOS, iPadOS, and Apple Silicon macOS
  • Users must provide their own Kickstart ROMs and software
  • Requires iOS 17+, iPadOS 17+, or macOS 14+ on Apple Silicon

• Amiga Forever8.9/10 · Paid

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

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• AAAmigo — Amiga Emulator8.0/10 · Free plan

  A capable, open-source Amiga emulator for Apple users who want broad system and media support.

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