Atari800 vs Javatari

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Higher score A Atari800 #1 in Atari Emulators 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Atari800

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Javatari #6 in Atari Emulators 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Javatari

• Atari800 fits best

  Broad Atari computer and 5200 emulation

• Javatari fits best

  Accessible Atari 2600 multiplayer in a browser

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Side by side

Feature	AAtari800 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Javatari 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.6
Ranking	#1 in Atari Emulators	#6 in Atari Emulators
Best for	Broad Atari computer and 5200 emulation	Accessible Atari 2600 multiplayer in a browser
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Atari800 3/4 · Javatari 3/4
Save states	✓	✓
Netplay	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Controller remapping	✓	✓
BIOS required	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Atari systems	Atari 400, 800, 1200XL, 600XL, 800XL, 65XE, 130XE, 800XE, XE Game System, 5200 SuperSystem	Atari 2600
Supported platforms	Linux, Windows, macOS, Android	web, iOS, Android
Our review
Pros	Emulates Atari 400/800-family systems and the 5200 Supports disk, cartridge and cassette images Save states, controller remapping and four platform builds	NetPlay supports multiplayer sessions across web and Android access. Save states can be exported and shared. Offline installation, touch controls, and a JavaScript API broaden access.
Cons	Required ROM files must be obtained separately No official netplay feature Broad configuration may require emulator knowledge	Emulation is limited to the Atari 2600 system. NetPlay is not available on Apple iOS. Advanced debug and playback controls may exceed basic emulator needs.
Our verdict	Atari800 is a free, open-source emulator for Atari 8-bit computers and the Atari 5200 console. Its supported systems include the Atari 400, 800, 1200XL, 600XL, 800XL, 65XE, 130XE, 800XE, XE Game System and 5200 SuperSystem. Builds are… Read the review →	Javatari is an open-source Atari 2600 emulator designed for modern web browsers, with support for iOS and Android devices. It suits players who want browser-based ROM loading, customizable controls, and multiplayer sessions without a paid… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Atari800 — where it wins

  • Emulates Atari 400/800-family systems and the 5200
  • Supports disk, cartridge and cassette images
  • Save states, controller remapping and four platform builds

  Where it doesn't

  • Required ROM files must be obtained separately
  • No official netplay feature
  • Broad configuration may require emulator knowledge

• Javatari — where it wins

  • NetPlay supports multiplayer sessions across web and Android access.
  • Save states can be exported and shared.
  • Offline installation, touch controls, and a JavaScript API broaden access.

  Where it doesn't

  • Emulation is limited to the Atari 2600 system.
  • NetPlay is not available on Apple iOS.
  • Advanced debug and playback controls may exceed basic emulator needs.

• AAtari8009.4/10 · Free plan

  A broad, free Atari emulator with cycle-exact hardware support and flexible media handling.

  Visit Atari800Full verdict →
• Javatari8.6/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source Atari 2600 emulator with browser access, NetPlay, and shareable save states.

  Visit JavatariFull verdict →