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PUAE

Free#10 of 22 in Amiga Emulators

PUAE: A configurable Amiga emulator with broad chipset, disk-image, memory, and display support. Ranked #10 of 22 in Amiga Emulators by our editors (7.3/10); pricing: Open source; best for configurable Unix-style Amiga emulation.

7.3/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.3 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Configurable Unix-style Amiga emulation
Paid from
Free
Amiga models
OCS; ECS Agnus; full ECS; AGA; CDTV; CD32
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Emulates OCS, ECS, AGA, CDTV, and CD32 systems
- Supports optional JIT compilation and configurable memory types
- Handles multiple floppy-image formats, hardfiles, and RDB disks
Where it doesn't
- Kickstart ROM images are supplied separately
- Windows builds require Cygwin or MinGW
- Documentation describes the older E-UAE codebase

Our verdict on PUAE

PUAE is an open-source Amiga emulator derived from E-UAE and related UAE projects. It is aimed at users who want configurable emulation across Linux, macOS, Windows, and other Unix-like systems. Its model coverage includes OCS, ECS Agnus, full ECS, AGA, CDTV, and CD32 systems. PUAE emulates 68000-family processors, Amiga chipsets, memory, floppy drives, hardfiles, and selected CD-based systems, while allowing users to configure Chip, Slow, Fast, and Zorro III memory.

Its strongest area is hardware and storage configuration. PUAE supports up to four emulated floppy drives and accepts ADF, DMS, FDI, IPF, gzip-compressed, and ZIP disk images. Hardfile and RDB hard-disk emulation extend the setup beyond floppy-based software. Optional JIT compilation is available for the emulated 68000-family CPUs, while SDL graphics output and optional OpenGL display output provide two rendering paths. Optional emulated BSD socket networking adds another configurable system feature for users who need it.

PUAE suits technically oriented users who value control over Amiga models, memory layouts, disk images, display output, and optional networking. Its open-source model and multi-platform scope make it a fit for Unix-style environments, with Windows builds possible through Cygwin or MinGW. The main practical consideration is that Kickstart ROM images are generally loaded separately, with documentation also describing limited built-in ROM emulation. Users seeking a tightly packaged emulator with bundled system ROMs or a current-release-focused documentation experience should consider an alternative. PUAE is a stronger choice for configurable emulation than for a guided, minimal setup.

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PUAE pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on github.com

PUAE fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Amiga models	OCS; ECS Agnus; full ECS; AGA; CDTV; CD32
Host platforms	Linux; macOS; Windows via Cygwin or MinGW; other Unix-like systems
Save states	Not verified
Netplay	Not verified
Disk image formats	ADF; DMS; FDI; IPF; gzip-compressed images; ZIP archives
Kickstart included	Not verified
Hardware acceleration	Yes
Deployment	Desktop, Self-hosted
Platforms	Linux, macOS, Windows
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Open source
Website	github.com
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

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