Best Commodore 64 Emulators in 2026
Updated
In short: VICE is ranked #1 of 30 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Breadbin466 and Buddi. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Breadbin466.
A Commodore 64 emulator can bring C64 software to a supported modern platform, but the details vary by option. Compared on emulated C64 variants, disk and tape formats, built-in debugger, bundled software library, and netplay support, these entries let you weigh compatibility and features for your intended use. VICE, Breadbin466, and Buddi are among the names shown. Check supported platforms to see whether an emulator fits your device, then consider whether you need debugging tools, included software, or multiplayer support. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide additional points of comparison.
30 Commodore 64 emulators ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
30ranked
6free plans on this page
4 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Commodore 64 Emulators 25 channels on this page · 109 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromSupported platformsDisk and tape formatsBuilt-in debuggerNetplay supportEmulated C64 variantsBundled software library Spec sheet Score
01 VICE Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsnot statedDisk and tape formatsnot statedBuilt-in debuggernot statedNetplay supportYesEmulated C64 variantsnot statedBundled software librarynot stated 2/8spec lines stated 7.5
02 Breadbin466 Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsmacOS, Windows, LinuxDisk and tape formatsD64, G64, NIB, NBZ, D7ZBuilt-in debuggerYesNetplay supportnot statedEmulated C64 variantsPAL Assy 250466Bundled software librarynot stated 5/8spec lines stated 7.2
03 Buddi Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsnot statedDisk and tape formatsnot statedBuilt-in debuggernot statedNetplay supportnot statedEmulated C64 variantsnot statedBundled software librarynot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.1
04 C64 Forever Free planYesPaid from19.95 one-timeSupported platformsWindowsDisk and tape formatsRP9, D64, T64, C64 and other disk, tape and cartridge formatsBuilt-in debuggernot statedNetplay supportnot statedEmulated C64 variantsC64, PET 2001, CBM 3032, CBM 4032, CBM 8032, VIC-20, CBM 610, C16, Plus/4, C128Bundled software libraryYes 6/8spec lines stated 7.1
05 Frodo Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux/UnixDisk and tape formatsD64, G64, T64, TAP, X64, LYNXBuilt-in debuggernot statedNetplay supportnot statedEmulated C64 variantsCommodore 64Bundled software libraryNo 5/8spec lines stated 7.1
06 VirtualC64 Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsmacOSDisk and tape formatsD64, T64, PRG, P00, G64, TAP, CRTBuilt-in debuggerYesNetplay supportnot statedEmulated C64 variantsPAL C64, NTSC C64, C64 II PAL, C64 II NTSCBundled software librarynot stated 5/8spec lines stated 7.1
07 Power64 Free planNoPaid from30 one-timeSupported platformsmacOS; Classic Mac OSDisk and tape formatsD64, X64, G41, D71, D81, ZipCoded, T64, TAP, LynxBuilt-in debuggerYesNetplay supportNoEmulated C64 variantsCommodore 64Bundled software libraryYes 8/8spec lines stated 6.9
08 Z64K Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsWindows, macOS and Linux via Java runtimeDisk and tape formatsD64, D71, G64, G71, IMD and CRTBuilt-in debuggerYesNetplay supportnot statedEmulated C64 variantsCommodore 64Bundled software librarynot stated 5/8spec lines stated 6.9
09 emudore Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsLinux, Windows, macOS, webDisk and tape formatsPRGBuilt-in debuggernot statedNetplay supportnot statedEmulated C64 variantsnot statedBundled software librarynot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.8
10 CCS64 Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsWindows, DOS, Linux, UnixDisk and tape formatsPRG, P00, T64, TAP, D64, G41, G64, CRTBuilt-in debuggerYesNetplay supportYesEmulated C64 variantsEuropean and USA systems; VIC-II 6566, 6567 and 6569Bundled software librarynot stated 6/8spec lines stated 6.7
11 Viciious Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsWeb browser; Node.js terminalDisk and tape formats.t64, .d64, .tap, .prg, .sid, .json snapshotsBuilt-in debuggerYesNetplay supportnot statedEmulated C64 variantsPAL Commodore 64Bundled software libraryYes 6/8spec lines stated 6.7
12 minimal64 Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedSupported platformswebDisk and tape formatsPRG; CRT; Standard 8KB cartridges; Standard 16KB cartridges; Ocean Type 1; C64GS; Magic DeskBuilt-in debuggernot statedNetplay supportnot statedEmulated C64 variantsCommodore 64Bundled software librarynot stated 3/8spec lines stated 6.3
13 TRX64 Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsWindows, macOS, LinuxDisk and tape formatsD64, G64, CRT, REU, VSFBuilt-in debuggerYesNetplay supportnot statedEmulated C64 variantsC64, C128, Ultimate 64, Elite II, C64 UltimateBundled software librarynot stated 4/8spec lines stated 6.1
14 C64 by ChronoCoders Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsLinux x86-64; Windows x86-64 (MSYS2 MinGW64)Disk and tape formatsD64 disk imagesBuilt-in debuggernot statedNetplay supportnot statedEmulated C64 variantsCommodore 64Bundled software libraryNo 5/8spec lines stated 6.0
15 Emu64 Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsWindows, LinuxDisk and tape formatsD64, G64, CRT, TAP, T64, PRGBuilt-in debuggerYesNetplay supportnot statedEmulated C64 variantsCommodore 64Bundled software librarynot stated 4/8spec lines stated 6.0
16 Zinc64 Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsLinux, WindowsDisk and tape formatsBIN, CRT, P00, PRG, TAPBuilt-in debuggerYesNetplay supportnot statedEmulated C64 variantsPAL C64, NTSC C64Bundled software librarynot stated 5/8spec lines stated 6.0
17 POKE64 Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsiPadOSDisk and tape formatsD64, D71, D81, G64, PRG, CRT, TAP, T64Built-in debuggernot statedNetplay supportNoEmulated C64 variantsC64 and C64C, PAL and NTSCBundled software libraryNo 5/8spec lines stated 5.9
18 ViceSharp Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsWindowsDisk and tape formatsD64, G64, T64, TAPBuilt-in debuggerYesNetplay supportnot statedEmulated C64 variantsC64, C64C, SX-64Bundled software librarynot stated 5/8spec lines stated 5.8
19 Atari 5200DS Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsNintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DSi XL, Nintendo DSi LLDisk and tape formatsD64 disk images; CRT cartridge images; PRG program imagesBuilt-in debuggernot statedNetplay supportnot statedEmulated C64 variantsCommodore 64Bundled software librarynot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.7
20 C64.emu Free planNoPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsAndroidDisk and tape formats.bin, .crt, .d64, .g64, .p64, .x64, .t64, .tap, ZIP, RAR, 7ZBuilt-in debuggernot statedNetplay supportnot statedEmulated C64 variantsC64, C64 Cycle Accurate, C64DTV, C128, CBM-II, PET, Plus/4, VIC-20Bundled software libraryNo 5/8spec lines stated 5.7
21 C64net Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsWindowsDisk and tape formatsD64Built-in debuggernot statedNetplay supportnot statedEmulated C64 variantsCommodore 64Bundled software librarynot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.7
22 Hoxs64 Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsWindows 7/10/11Disk and tape formatsD64, G64, P64, FDI, TAP, PRG, P00, T64, CRTBuilt-in debuggernot statedNetplay supportnot statedEmulated C64 variantsnot statedBundled software librarynot stated 3/8spec lines stated 5.7
23 jsc64 Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsweb browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)Disk and tape formatsnot statedBuilt-in debuggernot statedNetplay supportnot statedEmulated C64 variantsCommodore 64Bundled software libraryYes 4/8spec lines stated 5.7
24 simple-emu-c64 Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsWindows, macOS, LinuxDisk and tape formatsD64, read-onlyBuilt-in debuggernot statedNetplay supportnot statedEmulated C64 variantsCommodore 64, Commodore 128, PET 2001, VIC-20, Commodore 16, Plus/4Bundled software librarynot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.7
25 c64js Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformswebDisk and tape formats.prgBuilt-in debuggernot statedNetplay supportnot statedEmulated C64 variantsnot statedBundled software librarynot stated 3/8spec lines stated 5.6
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Questions about this list
Which Commodore 64 emulator is ranked first on Specifiction?
VICE is ranked #1 of 30 with a score of 7.5. Breadbin466 is second and Buddi third.
How many of these have a free plan?
6 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing. Paid placements never change a rank.
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