Amiga Forever vs UAE4ARM

Amiga Forever8.9Visit UUAE4ARM7.8Visit

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

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U UAE4ARM #7 in Amiga Emulators 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit UAE4ARM

• Amiga Forever fits best

  Convenient licensed, content-rich emulation

• UAE4ARM fits best

  Android users seeking full-featured emulation

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Side by side

Feature	Amiga Forever 8.9/10 Visit ↗	UUAE4ARM 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	7.8
Ranking	#3 in Amiga Emulators	#7 in Amiga Emulators
Best for	Convenient licensed, content-rich emulation	Android users seeking full-featured emulation
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Android
Support	Docs	Community
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Amiga Forever 3/4 · UAE4ARM 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	AGA, OCS, ECS
Host platforms	Windows; macOS; GNU/Linux; Android; Chrome; iOS/iPhone; Wii; other operating systems via emulation components	Android; Pandora edition documentation is also included
Disk image formats	ADF, ADZ, DMS, SCP, IPF, HDF, HDZ, RP9, ISO, BIN, WAV, MP3	ADF, ADZ, HDF, ISO, CUE, RP9
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	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
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	Android is the primary host platform Users must provide compatible Amiga Kickstart ROMs The latest listed release is from March 2021
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 →	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

• 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

• 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

• Amiga Forever8.9/10 · Paid

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

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• UUAE4ARM7.8/10 · Free plan

  Full-featured Amiga emulation for Android, with broad chipset and software support.

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