Head-to-head · SNES Emulators
Snes9x EX+ vs BizHawk
Snes9x EX+ leads on 0 checks, BizHawk on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSnes9x EX+ · 8.2/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresBizHawk · 4 of 5
Snes9x EX+ scores higher on our rubric for snes emulators: 8.2 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.
BizHawk offers retroachievements; Snes9x EX+ doesn't. On emulation format, BizHawk gives you Both where Snes9x EX+ offers Standalone.
Snes9x EX+ is the better fit for free Android and Linux SNES emulation. BizHawk is the better fit for tool-assisted SNES gameplay and debugging.
- Snes9x EX+ fits best
Free Android and Linux SNES emulation
- BizHawk fits best
Tool-assisted SNES gameplay and debugging
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Side by side
| Feature | Snes9x EX+ 8.2/10 Visit ↗ | BizHawk 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.2 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #5 in SNES Emulators | #8 in SNES Emulators |
| Best for | Free Android and Linux SNES emulation | Tool-assisted SNES gameplay and debugging |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile | Desktop |
| Platforms | Linux, Android | Windows, Linux |
| Support | Email, Community | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Snes9x EX+ 3/5 · BizHawk 4/5 | ||
| Online multiplayer | — | — |
| Rewind | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shader support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cheat support | ✓ | ✓ |
| RetroAchievements | — | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Android, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Emulation format | Standalone | Both |
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| Our verdict | Snes9x EX+ is a free, open-source emulator for Super Nintendo and Super Famicom games. It is aimed at people who want direct SNES emulation on Android devices or Linux desktops, with support for .smc and .sfc ROM formats. Compressed ZIP,… Read the review → |
BizHawk is a free, open-source desktop multi-system emulator from TASEmulators. Its EmuHawk frontend supports Super Nintendo alongside other systems, making it suited to players who want more than conventional emulation. The product is… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Snes9x EX+ — where it wins
- Supports .smc, .sfc, ZIP, RAR, and 7Z game files
- Includes saves, save states, rewind, cheats, and HQ2X shaders
- Works with Bluetooth and USB controllers or keyboards
Where it doesn't
- Limited to Android and Linux platforms
- Does not provide online multiplayer
- Users must supply their own ROM files
BizHawk — where it wins
- Frame stepping, rewind, speed control, and save states
- Memory tools, Lua and C# scripting, and RAM-based cheats
- RetroAchievements and shader filter support
Where it doesn't
- Current supported releases are limited to Windows and Linux
- Online multiplayer is not included
- Its debugging and TAS tools may exceed casual players' needs
- Snes9x EX+8.2/10 · Free plan
A focused, free SNES emulator with strong input, save, cheat, and archive support.
Visit Snes9x EX+Full verdict → - BizHawk7.8/10 · Free plan
A free Windows and Linux emulator for SNES play, TAS recording, and debugging.
Visit BizHawkFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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