Head-to-head · NES Emulators
KuroganeNES vs Nintengo
KuroganeNES leads on 0 checks, Nintengo on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreKuroganeNES · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresKuroganeNES · 4 of 5
KuroganeNES scores higher on our rubric for nes emulators: 9.4 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.
KuroganeNES is the better fit for complete browser-based NES emulation. Nintengo is the better fit for cross-platform users who want netplay.
- KuroganeNES fits best
Complete browser-based NES emulation
- Nintengo fits best
Cross-platform users who want netplay
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Side by side
| Feature | KuroganeNES 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Nintengo 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #1 in NES Emulators | #7 in NES Emulators |
| Best for | Complete browser-based NES emulation | Cross-platform users who want netplay |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Browser extension | Desktop |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features KuroganeNES 4/5 · Nintengo 2/5 | ||
| Save states | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rewind | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Netplay | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shader support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Cheat support | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Modern web browsers | macOS, Linux, Windows, WebAssembly/browser |
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| Our verdict | KuroganeNES is an open-source emulator for NES, Famicom, and Famicom Disk System games in modern web browsers. It is delivered as a self-contained HTML file, so single-player use requires no installer, server, or build step. The project… Read the review → |
Nintengo is an open-source Nintendo Entertainment System emulator written in Go. It is aimed at users who want to run NES ROM files across Windows, macOS, Linux, or a browser. The emulator supports standard .nes files as well as .nes files… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
KuroganeNES — where it wins
- Cycle-accurate NES, Famicom, and FDS emulation
- Save states, rewind, cheats, patching, and multiplayer
- Extensive CPU, PPU, memory, and audio debugging tools
Where it doesn't
- Online multiplayer requires a Node.js WebSocket relay
- HTTPS setup is required for online multiplayer
- Limited to modern web browsers
Nintengo — where it wins
- Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and browsers
- Supports save states, battery-backed saves, and two-player netplay
- Includes NTSC/PAL modes plus screenshot, GIF, JPEG, and WAV recording
Where it doesn't
- Focused on NES emulation rather than broader console support
- Netplay is limited to two players
- Browser support depends on the documented WebAssembly build
- KuroganeNES9.4/10 · Free plan
A feature-rich, open-source NES emulator delivered as a self-contained HTML file.
Visit KuroganeNESFull verdict → - Nintengo8.6/10 · Free plan
A free, cross-platform NES emulator with browser support, saves, and two-player netplay.
Visit NintengoFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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