Best Nintendo Switch Emulators in 2026
Updated
In short: Voland is ranked #1 of 19 as of 7 October 2026, ahead of Eden and NeXium. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Eden.
Choosing a Nintendo Switch emulator means checking how its listed features fit your games and setup. Compared on graphics APIs, resolution scaling, motion controls, online multiplayer and save states, these entries give you several ways to weigh rendering and play options. Supported platforms and source availability help clarify compatibility and access, while free-plan and paid-from details add cost points. Voland, Eden and NeXium are among the named options, alongside Citron NEO and Ryujinx Classic. Check the capabilities that matter for the way you play, and compare platform support before settling on an emulator.
19 Nintendo switch emulators ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
19ranked
6free plans on this page
7 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Nintendo Switch Emulators 19 channels on this page · 70 of 152 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromSupported platformsSource availableOnline multiplayerResolution scalingGraphics APIsSave states Spec sheet Score
01 Voland Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsweb, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, visionOS, Android, Android TV, macOS, Windows, Linux, XboxSource availableYesOnline multiplayernot statedResolution scalingnot statedGraphics APIsWebGPU, Metal, Vulkan, D3D12Save statesnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 7.5
02 Eden Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsWindows, Linux, macOS, AndroidSource availableYesOnline multiplayerYesResolution scalingYesGraphics APIsVulkan, OpenGLSave statesnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 7.4
03 NeXium Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsWindows, Linux, AndroidSource availableYesOnline multiplayernot statedResolution scalingnot statedGraphics APIsVulkanSave statesnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 7.3
04 Citron NEO Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsWindows, Linux, macOS, AndroidSource availableYesOnline multiplayerYesResolution scalingYesGraphics APIsVulkanSave statesnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 7.2
05 Nuzu Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsWindows, Linux, macOS, AndroidSource availableYesOnline multiplayernot statedResolution scalingnot statedGraphics APIsOpenGL, VulkanSave statesnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 7.2
06 Ruzu Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux, Steam Deck, UbuntuSource availableYesOnline multiplayernot statedResolution scalingnot statedGraphics APIsVulkan, OpenGL, MetalSave statesnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 7.1
07 Ryujinx Classic Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsWindows, macOS, LinuxSource availableYesOnline multiplayerYesResolution scalingYesGraphics APIsOpenGL, Vulkan, MetalSave statesnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 7.0
08 Sumi Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsAndroid, Windows, LinuxSource availableYesOnline multiplayernot statedResolution scalingYesGraphics APIsVulkanSave statesnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 7.0
09 Hydra Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsnot statedSource availablenot statedOnline multiplayernot statedResolution scalingnot statedGraphics APIsnot statedSave statesnot stated 0/8spec lines stated 6.9
10 Torzu Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsLinux, Windows, Android, macOSSource availableYesOnline multiplayernot statedResolution scalingnot statedGraphics APIsnot statedSave statesnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.9
11 Ryubing Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsWindows, macOS, LinuxSource availableYesOnline multiplayerYesResolution scalingYesGraphics APIsOpenGL, Vulkan, MetalSave statesnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 6.8
12 NxEmu Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsWindowsSource availableYesOnline multiplayernot statedResolution scalingnot statedGraphics APIsOpenGL, VulkanSave statesnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 6.4
13 EggNS Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsAndroidSource availablenot statedOnline multiplayernot statedResolution scalingnot statedGraphics APIsVulkanSave statesnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.3
14 Strato Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsandroidSource availableYesOnline multiplayernot statedResolution scalingnot statedGraphics APIsnot statedSave statesnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.3
15 Astris Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsmacOSSource availableNoOnline multiplayernot statedResolution scalingYesGraphics APIsVulkan, MetalSave statesnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.8
16 Hyjinx Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsnot statedSource availableYesOnline multiplayerYesResolution scalingYesGraphics APIsOpenGL, Vulkan, MetalSave statesnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 5.8
17 Pineapple Pictures Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsWindows, macOS, LinuxSource availablenot statedOnline multiplayernot statedResolution scalingnot statedGraphics APIsnot statedSave statesnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 5.8
18 MeloNX Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsiOS (iPhone and iPad)Source availableYesOnline multiplayernot statedResolution scalingnot statedGraphics APIsMetal; MoltenVKSave statesnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 5.7
19 OpenNative Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsAndroid ARM64Source availableYesOnline multiplayernot statedResolution scalingnot statedGraphics APIsVulkanSave statesnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.7
Compare all 19 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Supported platforms | Source available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Voland | 7.5 | No | — | — | — | web, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, visionOS, Android, Android TV, macOS, Windows, Linux, Xbox | Yes |
| 2 | Eden | 7.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Windows, Linux, macOS, Android | Yes |
| 3 | NeXium | 7.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Windows, Linux, Android | Yes |
| 4 | Citron NEO | 7.2 | No | — | Yes | — | Windows, Linux, macOS, Android | Yes |
| 5 | Nuzu | 7.2 | No | — | Yes | — | Windows, Linux, macOS, Android | Yes |
| 6 | Ruzu | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Windows, macOS, Linux, Steam Deck, Ubuntu | Yes |
| 7 | Ryujinx Classic | 7.0 | No | — | Yes | — | Windows, macOS, Linux | Yes |
| 8 | Sumi | 7.0 | No | — | — | — | Android, Windows, Linux | Yes |
| 9 | Hydra | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | — | — | — | — |
| 10 | Torzu | 6.9 | No | — | — | — | Linux, Windows, Android, macOS | Yes |
| 11 | Ryubing | 6.8 | No | — | — | — | Windows, macOS, Linux | Yes |
| 12 | NxEmu | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Windows | Yes |
| 13 | EggNS | 6.3 | No | — | — | — | Android | — |
| 14 | Strato | 6.3 | No | — | — | — | android | Yes |
| 15 | Astris | 5.8 | No | — | — | — | macOS | No |
| 16 | Hyjinx | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 17 | Pineapple Pictures | 5.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Windows, macOS, Linux | — |
| 18 | MeloNX | 5.7 | No | — | — | — | iOS (iPhone and iPad) | Yes |
| 19 | OpenNative | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | — | Android ARM64 | Yes |
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Questions about this list
Which Nintendo switch emulator is ranked first on Specifiction?
Voland is ranked #1 of 19 with a score of 7.5. Eden is second and NeXium third.
How many of these have a free plan?
6 of the 19 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.
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