SameBoy vs Coffee GB

SameBoy9.4Visit CGCoffee GB9.1Visit

Higher score SameBoy #1 in Game Boy Emulators 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit SameBoy

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CG Coffee GB #4 in Game Boy Emulators 9.1/10 Open source ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Coffee GB

• SameBoy fits best

  Broad, accurate emulation across desktop and iOS

• Coffee GB fits best

  Cross-platform play with advanced hardware features

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Side by side

Feature	SameBoy 9.4/10 Visit ↗	CGCoffee GB 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.1
Ranking	#1 in Game Boy Emulators	#4 in Game Boy Emulators
Best for	Broad, accurate emulation across desktop and iOS	Cross-platform play with advanced hardware features
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not published
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Support	Docs	Docs, Community
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features SameBoy 0/5 · Coffee GB 5/5
Save states	Not published	✓ (best)
Link cable emulation	Not published	✓ (best)
Netplay	Not published	✓ (best)
Real-time clock	Not published	✓ (best)
Controller support	Not published	✓ (best)
Specs
Supported systems	Game Boy (DMG), Game Boy Pocket/Light (MGB), Game Boy Color (CGB), GBC-mode Game Boy Advance/Game Boy Player (AGB), Super Game Boy (SGB), Super Game Boy 2 (SGB2)	Game Boy (GB/DMG), Game Boy Color (GBC/CGB), Super Game Boy features
Supported platforms	Not published	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Our review
Pros	Supports Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Super Game Boy software Includes link, infrared, camera and printer emulation Offers save states, rewind, cheats, debugging and controller support	Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android Includes rollback netplay, save management, and rewind Emulates Camera, Printer, rumble, tilt, and real-time clocks
Cons	Its focus is limited to the Game Boy family of systems The debugger uses a text-based interface Supporter tiers are in-app purchase options rather than feature bundles	Focused on Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Super Game Boy features ROM files are not included No iOS platform is listed
Our verdict	SameBoy is an open-source emulator for Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Super Game Boy software. It is aimed at casual players and developers who want broad coverage of the Game Boy family across Windows, macOS, Linux and iOS. Desktop… Read the review →	Coffee GB is an open-source emulator for Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Super Game Boy features. It is designed for players who want one application across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, with support for keyboard and game-controller… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• SameBoy — where it wins

  • Supports Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Super Game Boy software
  • Includes link, infrared, camera and printer emulation
  • Offers save states, rewind, cheats, debugging and controller support

  Where it doesn't

  • Its focus is limited to the Game Boy family of systems
  • The debugger uses a text-based interface
  • Supporter tiers are in-app purchase options rather than feature bundles

• Coffee GB — where it wins

  • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
  • Includes rollback netplay, save management, and rewind
  • Emulates Camera, Printer, rumble, tilt, and real-time clocks

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Super Game Boy features
  • ROM files are not included
  • No iOS platform is listed

• SameBoy9.4/10 · Free plan

  Accurate, feature-rich Game Boy emulation across desktop and iOS.

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• CGCoffee GB9.1/10 · Open source

  A broad, open-source GB/GBC emulator with accessory support and rollback netplay.

  Visit Coffee GBFull verdict →