Project64 vs M64Plus FZ Emulator

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Higher score P Project64 #2 in Nintendo 64 Emulators 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Project64

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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

• Project64 fits best

  Windows users wanting 64DD and debugging tools

• M64Plus FZ Emulator fits best

  Android users wanting N64 features and optional netplay

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Side by side

Feature	PProject64 9.1/10 Visit ↗	M64Plus FZ Emulator 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.4
Ranking	#2 in Nintendo 64 Emulators	#6 in Nintendo 64 Emulators
Best for	Windows users wanting 64DD and debugging tools	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	Android
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Community
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Project64 0/5 · M64Plus FZ Emulator 4/5
Online netplay	Not checked yet	—
Save states	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Cheat support	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
High-resolution rendering	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Controller remapping	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Android
Graphics renderer APIs	Not checked yet	OpenGL ES
Our review
Pros	Emulates Nintendo 64 and Nintendo 64 Disk Drive games Includes save states, cheats, HD graphics, and controller support Offers development tools and support for multiple N64 plugins	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	Runs on Windows only Focuses on Nintendo 64 and 64DD systems Does not include AI features	Available only on Android Free edition contains ads Online netplay and cloud backup require Pro
Our verdict	Project64 is a free, open-source emulator for Nintendo 64 and Nintendo 64 Disk Drive games. It is aimed at Windows users who want to play N64 software with practical emulator features, while also serving developers and advanced users… 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

• Project64 — where it wins

  • Emulates Nintendo 64 and Nintendo 64 Disk Drive games
  • Includes save states, cheats, HD graphics, and controller support
  • Offers development tools and support for multiple N64 plugins

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs on Windows only
  • Focuses on Nintendo 64 and 64DD systems
  • Does not include AI features

• 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

• PProject649.1/10 · Free plan

  A focused Windows emulator with 64DD support, HD graphics, cheats, and debugging tools.

  Visit Project64Full verdict →
• M64Plus FZ Emulator8.4/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit M64Plus FZFull verdict →