FS-UAE vs UAE4ARM

FS-UAE8.7Visit UUAE4ARM7.8Visit

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

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

• FS-UAE fits best

  Free desktop emulation with online multiplayer

• UAE4ARM fits best

  Android users seeking full-featured emulation

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Side by side

Feature	FS-UAE 8.7/10 Visit ↗	UUAE4ARM 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	7.8
Ranking	#4 in Amiga Emulators	#7 in Amiga Emulators
Best for	Free desktop emulation with online multiplayer	Android users seeking full-featured emulation
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Android
Support	Community, Docs	Community
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features FS-UAE 3/4 · UAE4ARM 1/4
Save states	✓	✓
Netplay	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Kickstart included	—	—
Hardware acceleration	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Amiga models	A500, A500+, A600, A1000, A1200, A1200/020, A3000, A4000/040, CD32, CDTV	AGA, OCS, ECS
Host platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Android; Pandora edition documentation is also included
Disk image formats	ADF, IPF, DMS, ADZ, ZIP	ADF, ADZ, HDF, ISO, CUE, RP9
Our review
Pros	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	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	Original Kickstart ROMs are not supplied Focused on desktop Amiga game emulation Configuration still requires compatible disk images or ROM resources	Android is the primary host platform Users must provide compatible Amiga Kickstart ROMs The latest listed release is from March 2021
Our verdict	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 →	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

• 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

• 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

• FS-UAE8.7/10 · Free plan

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

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• UUAE4ARM7.8/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit UAE4ARMFull verdict →