Mupen64Plus vs M64Plus FZ Emulator

MMupen64Plus8.9Visit M64Plus FZ Emulator8.4Visit

Higher score M Mupen64Plus #3 in Nintendo 64 Emulators 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Mupen64Plus

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M64Plus FZ Emulator #6 in Nintendo 64 Emulators 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit M64Plus FZ

• Mupen64Plus fits best

  Desktop users wanting a configurable classic emulator

• M64Plus FZ Emulator fits best

  Android users wanting N64 features and optional netplay

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Side by side

Feature	MMupen64Plus 8.9/10 Visit ↗	M64Plus FZ Emulator 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.4
Ranking	#3 in Nintendo 64 Emulators	#6 in Nintendo 64 Emulators
Best for	Desktop users wanting a configurable classic emulator	Android users wanting N64 features and optional netplay
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Android
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Community
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Mupen64Plus 4/5 · M64Plus FZ Emulator 4/5
Online netplay	Not checked yet	—
Save states	✓	✓
Cheat support	✓	✓
High-resolution rendering	✓	✓
Controller remapping	✓	✓
Specs
Supported platforms	Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, Windows	Android
Graphics renderer APIs	OpenGL	OpenGL ES
Our review
Pros	Plugin architecture supports graphics, audio, input and RSP components. Dynamic recompilers support Intel and ARM CPUs. Includes saves, cheats, high-resolution textures and rumble support.	Free tier includes emulation, saves, cheats, remapping, and scaling Supports selectable video plugins and GLideN64 profiles Offers local Wi-Fi multiplayer, with online netplay in Pro
Cons	The official 2.6.0 bundle uses a command-line-only front end. GUI front ends are separate third-party components. Video support is documented around OpenGL plugins.	Available only on Android Free edition contains ads Online netplay and cloud backup require Pro
Our verdict	Mupen64Plus is an open-source Nintendo 64 emulator for desktop users on Linux, Windows and macOS. The project site also identifies FreeBSD as supported. Its design centers on a plugin architecture covering emulation cores, audio, graphics,… Read the review →	M64Plus FZ Emulator is an Android front end for the Mupen64Plus Nintendo 64 emulator. It is aimed at Android users who want to run compatible Nintendo 64 games from locally stored ROM files, with emulator cores and plugins included. The… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Mupen64Plus — where it wins

  • Plugin architecture supports graphics, audio, input and RSP components.
  • Dynamic recompilers support Intel and ARM CPUs.
  • Includes saves, cheats, high-resolution textures and rumble support.

  Where it doesn't

  • The official 2.6.0 bundle uses a command-line-only front end.
  • GUI front ends are separate third-party components.
  • Video support is documented around OpenGL plugins.

• M64Plus FZ Emulator — where it wins

  • Free tier includes emulation, saves, cheats, remapping, and scaling
  • Supports selectable video plugins and GLideN64 profiles
  • Offers local Wi-Fi multiplayer, with online netplay in Pro

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only on Android
  • Free edition contains ads
  • Online netplay and cloud backup require Pro

• MMupen64Plus8.9/10 · Free plan

  Free, configurable desktop emulation with plugins, saves, cheats, textures and controller support.

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• M64Plus FZ Emulator8.4/10 · Free plan

  A feature-rich Android N64 emulator with local multiplayer free and online netplay in Pro.

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