Amiga Forever vs FS-UAE

Amiga Forever8.9Visit FS-UAE8.7Visit

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

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FS-UAE #4 in Amiga Emulators 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit FS-UAE

• Amiga Forever fits best

  Convenient licensed, content-rich emulation

• FS-UAE fits best

  Free desktop emulation with online multiplayer

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Side by side

Feature	Amiga Forever 8.9/10 Visit ↗	FS-UAE 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.7
Ranking	#3 in Amiga Emulators	#4 in Amiga Emulators
Best for	Convenient licensed, content-rich emulation	Free desktop emulation with online multiplayer
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Docs	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Amiga Forever 3/4 · FS-UAE 3/4
Save states	✓	✓
Netplay	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Kickstart included	✓ (best)	—
Hardware acceleration	✓	✓
Specs
Amiga models	Amiga 1000, 500, 500 Plus, 2000, 600, 1200, 3000, 4000, 4000T; CDTV; CD³²; A590/A2091; A4091 configurations	A500, A500+, A600, A1000, A1200, A1200/020, A3000, A4000/040, CD32, CDTV
Host platforms	Windows; macOS; GNU/Linux; Android; Chrome; iOS/iPhone; Wii; other operating systems via emulation components	Windows, macOS, Linux
Disk image formats	ADF, ADZ, DMS, SCP, IPF, HDF, HDZ, RP9, ISO, BIN, WAV, MP3	ADF, IPF, DMS, ADZ, ZIP
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 major Amiga models from A500 through A4000, CD32, and CDTV Synchronized netplay enables online multiplayer Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with save states and OpenGL graphics
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	Original Kickstart ROMs are not supplied Focused on desktop Amiga game emulation Configuration still requires compatible disk images or ROM resources
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 →	FS-UAE is a free, open-source desktop emulator for running Amiga games on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is aimed at players and preservation-minded users who want a graphical setup experience through FS-UAE Launcher, alongside support for… 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

• FS-UAE — where it wins

  • Supports major Amiga models from A500 through A4000, CD32, and CDTV
  • Synchronized netplay enables online multiplayer
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with save states and OpenGL graphics

  Where it doesn't

  • Original Kickstart ROMs are not supplied
  • Focused on desktop Amiga game emulation
  • Configuration still requires compatible disk images or ROM resources

• Amiga Forever8.9/10 · Paid

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

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• FS-UAE8.7/10 · Free plan

  Free, open-source Amiga emulation with save states and synchronized online play.

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