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ZX Spectrum Emulators

Alternatives to GoSpeccy

The tools Specifiction weighs against GoSpeccy, from its list of zx spectrum emulators, each with its plans, platforms and spec score.

  1. 01 Klive IDE

    Klive IDE is suited to retro-computing enthusiasts who want to write and debug software for supported Sinclair Z80 machines.

    Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux · API
    8.7 Visit Specs
  2. 02 JNEXT

    JNEXT suits ZX Spectrum users and developers who need an emulator with debugging and CI automation features.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.6 Visit Specs
  3. 03 Unreal Speccy Portable

    It suits people looking for a ZX-Spectrum emulator on Windows, Linux, macOS or Android, particularly those who need its listed tape, snapshot or peripheral support.

    Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS
    8.4 Visit Specs
  4. 04 Avidemux
    Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.3 Visit Specs
  5. 05 CSpect

    CSpect suits ZX Spectrum Next developers who want an emulator with assembler and debugger capabilities, as well as users who want to run games or the full machine environment.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.1 Visit Specs
  6. 06 SpeccyDate

    SpeccyDate suits Playdate owners who have legally obtained ZX Spectrum game backups and want to play them on the device.

    Free plan Windows · macOS
    8.0 Visit Specs
  7. 07 GZX

    GZX suits people seeking to emulate supported ZX Spectrum models on Windows, Linux, or HelenOS.

    Free plan Windows · Linux
    7.9 Visit Specs
  8. 08 ESPectrum

    It is for retro-gaming enthusiasts with compatible ESP32 hardware who want to run classic Spectrum software.

    Free plan Self-hosted
    7.8 Visit Specs
  9. 09 Spectaculator

    Spectaculator suits people who want to run ZX Spectrum software on Windows, iOS, or Android, including users who need debugger tools or listed peripheral support.

    Free trial Windows · iOS · Android
    7.8 Visit Specs
  10. 10 zx_go

    zx_go suits people who want to run Sinclair 8-bit software on Linux, macOS, or Windows, particularly users of classic Spectrum machines.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.8 Visit Specs
  11. 11 EightyOne

    EightyOne suits Windows users interested in emulating Sinclair ZX systems and experimenting with their peripherals, media formats, BASIC programs, and debugger.

    Windows
    7.6 Visit Specs
  12. 12 Jam Pad
    Android
    7.5 Visit Specs
  13. 13 ZEsarUX

    ZEsarUX suits people looking to emulate the listed Sinclair and other machines, or to use emulator debugging and media tools.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · Self-hosted
    7.5 Visit Specs
  14. 14 Spectral

    Spectral may suit newcomers looking for an emulator the maker says can be easy to use.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.4 Visit Specs
  15. 15 ZX-Poly Emulator

    It suits users adapting older ZX-Spectrum games, particularly titles without complex or packed sprites.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.2 Visit Specs
  16. 16 JSSpeccy 3
    Web · Self-hosted
    7.1 Visit Specs
  17. 17 RustZX

    RustZX suits users seeking a free, open-source emulator for ZX Spectrum 48K or 128K software on Linux or Windows.

    Windows · Linux
    7.1 Visit Specs
  18. 18 SpeccyP
    6.8 Visit Specs
  19. 19 Zedex
    Android
    6.5 Visit Specs
  20. 20 ZOT
    Linux
    6.5 Visit Specs
  21. 21 SpeccySE
    5.4 Visit Specs
  22. 22 ZX2040
    5.1 Visit Specs

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