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Head-to-head · Apple II Emulators

Avidemux vs GSSquared

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Avidemux #2 in Apple II Emulators 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Avidemux
GSSquared #7 in Apple II Emulators 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit GSSquared

Avidemux leads on 0 checks, GSSquared on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresGSSquared · 2 of 3

Avidemux and GSSquared score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for apple ii emulators; Avidemux sits at #2 and GSSquared at #7 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

Avidemux is the better fit for users who need basic video editing and processing. GSSquared is the better fit for users wanting broad Apple II and IIgs coverage.

  • Avidemux fits best

    Users who need basic video editing and processing

  • GSSquared fits best

    Users wanting broad Apple II and IIgs coverage

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Side by side

Feature Avidemux 7.9/10 Visit ↗ GSSquared 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #2 in Apple II Emulators #7 in Apple II Emulators
Best for Users who need basic video editing and processing Users wanting broad Apple II and IIgs coverage
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free $40 one-time
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Docs Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo
Features Avidemux 0/3 · GSSquared 2/3
Built-in debugger Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Save states Not checked yet Not checked yet
Joystick support Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Apple II model coverage Not checked yet Multi-model
Host platform Not checked yet Cross-platform
Disk image formats Not checked yet .do, .po, .dsk, .nib, .2mg, .woz 1.0, .woz 2.0, .hdv, .img, .hda, .iso, .pmap
Our review
Pros
  • Cuts and joins video files, with copy-mode edits that avoid re-encoding
  • Encodes video and audio, with filters such as deinterlacing and resizing
  • Supports project, job-queue, and scripting automation
  • Emulates Apple II, Apple II+, Apple IIe variants, and Apple IIgs systems
  • Loads a wide range of disk images and supports SmartPort storage
  • Desktop builds include an integrated debugger for CPU, memory, video, and devices
Cons
  • Does not emulate Apple II software or hardware
  • Designed for straightforward tasks, not timeline-based or multitrack editing
  • Feature availability may vary by build
  • The integrated debugger is available only on desktop builds
  • Gamepad support may not suit users who need other input options
  • The $40 shareware contribution is suggested, so it does not buy a separate paid tier
Our verdict

Avidemux is a free, open-source desktop application for basic video editing and processing. It is aimed at people who need to cut clips, convert or encode files, apply filters, or handle audio tracks without a timeline-based or multitrack…

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GSSquared is an emulator for the Apple II family, spanning Apple II, Apple II+, Apple IIe variants, and Apple IIgs systems. It is aimed at people who want to run classic Apple II software on current computers, with desktop versions for…

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  1. AvidemuxApple II Emulators 7.9Free plan
  2. GSSquaredApple II Emulators 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Avidemux — where it wins

    • Cuts and joins video files, with copy-mode edits that avoid re-encoding
    • Encodes video and audio, with filters such as deinterlacing and resizing
    • Supports project, job-queue, and scripting automation

    Where it doesn't

    • Does not emulate Apple II software or hardware
    • Designed for straightforward tasks, not timeline-based or multitrack editing
    • Feature availability may vary by build

  • GSSquared — where it wins

    • Emulates Apple II, Apple II+, Apple IIe variants, and Apple IIgs systems
    • Loads a wide range of disk images and supports SmartPort storage
    • Desktop builds include an integrated debugger for CPU, memory, video, and devices

    Where it doesn't

    • The integrated debugger is available only on desktop builds
    • Gamepad support may not suit users who need other input options
    • The $40 shareware contribution is suggested, so it does not buy a separate paid tier

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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