Head-to-head · Amiga Emulators
Denise vs Amigo — Amiga Emulator
Denise leads on 0 checks, Amigo — Amiga Emulator on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDenise · 8.2/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresDenise · 2 of 4
Denise scores higher on our rubric for amiga emulators: 8.2 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.
Denise is the better fit for cycle-accurate desktop emulation and debugging. Amigo — Amiga Emulator is the better fit for advanced free emulation on Apple devices.
- Denise fits best
Cycle-accurate desktop emulation and debugging
- Amigo — Amiga Emulator fits best
Advanced free emulation on Apple devices
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Side by side
| Feature | Denise 8.2/10 Visit ↗ | Amigo — Amiga Emulator 8.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.2 | 8.0 |
| Ranking | #5 in Amiga Emulators | #6 in Amiga Emulators |
| Best for | Cycle-accurate desktop emulation and debugging | Advanced free emulation on Apple devices |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | iOS, macOS |
| Support | Docs, Tickets | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Denise 2/4 · Amigo — Amiga Emulator 1/4 | ||
| Save states | ✓ | ✓ |
| Netplay | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Kickstart included | Not checked yet | — |
| Hardware acceleration | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Amiga models | A1000 (OCS/ICS), A500 (full OCS), A500 (ECS Agnus with OCS Denise), A500+, A600 | A500, A1200, A4000, CD32, and 68060 workstation configurations; 68000–68060 CPUs; OCS/ECS/AGA chipsets |
| Host platforms | Windows 7+, macOS (Intel and ARM), Linux, BSD | iPhone with iOS 17+, iPad with iPadOS 17+, and Apple Silicon Mac with macOS 14+ |
| Disk image formats | ADF, HD-ADF, HDF, IPF, DMS, SCP | ADF, ADZ, DMS, IPF, ZIP, LHA, LZX, 7Z, HDF, RDB, CUE/BIN, CCD, MDS, NRG, ISO, and CHD |
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| Our verdict | Denise is a free, open-source desktop emulator for Commodore 64 and Amiga systems. It is aimed at users who want cycle-accurate emulation, configurable virtual hardware, and tools for examining software behavior. Its Amiga support covers… 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
Denise — where it wins
- Cycle-accurate OCS and ECS Amiga emulation
- Save states, rewind, RunAhead, shaders, and hard-disk support
- Built-in debugger and disassembler for technical users
Where it doesn't
- Amiga coverage is centered on A1000, A500, A500+, and A600
- Desktop-focused platform support excludes mobile systems
- Requires compatible ROM files for documented Kickstart support
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
- Denise8.2/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source emulator with strong accuracy and useful debugging tools.
Visit DeniseFull verdict → - Amigo — Amiga Emulator8.0/10 · Free plan
A capable, open-source Amiga emulator for Apple users who want broad system and media support.
Visit AmigoFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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