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RePlayOS

Ch 077.0of 25 Emulation Frontends
  1. 1Runs onAPI, Linux, Web
  2. 2CostsFree plan · paid from $5/mo
  3. 3Supported platformsRaspberry Pi Zero 2, 3, 4, and 5 running RePlayOS Linux
  4. 4Emulators includedYes
  5. 5Library importYes
  6. 6Metadata scrapingNo
  7. 7Controller navigationYes
  8. 8Cloud syncNo
8 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: replayos.com, patreon.com
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Overview

RePlayOS is ranked #7 of 25 in emulation frontends on Specifiction. It runs on API, Linux, Web. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at $5/mo.

RePlayOS plans and pricing

All plans
Public RePlayOS Free latest public version · supported Raspberry Pi models replayos.com · 1 Oct 2026
Pixel Insider $5/mo $ 5 / month roadmap access · RePlayOS beta and release candidates · Discord access patreon.com · 1 Oct 2026

Compared on emulation frontends

Free plan
Yesreplayos.com
Supported platforms
Raspberry Pi Zero 2, 3, 4, and 5 running RePlayOS Linuxreplayos.com
Emulators included
Yesreplayos.com
Library import
Yesreplayos.com
Metadata scraping
Noreplayos.com
Controller navigation
Yesreplayos.com
Cloud sync
Noreplayos.com

Facts

Purpose
RePlayOS is a Linux distribution with a streamlined libretro frontend for emulating classic game consoles, arcade machines, and computers.replayos.com · 1 Oct 2026
Target hardware
RePlayOS is optimized for Raspberry Pi boards and supports LCD and CRT screens.replayos.com · 1 Oct 2026
Supported models
The requirements list Raspberry Pi Zero 2, Raspberry Pi 3A/B/B+, Raspberry Pi 4B, and Raspberry Pi 5B.replayos.com · 1 Oct 2026
Display engine
The DynaRes engine provides native CRT timings, on-the-fly timing changes, CRT profiles, dual-screen modes, and LCD game-refresh-rate operation.replayos.com · 1 Oct 2026
Controllers
The system supports more than 700 game controllers and up to six players.replayos.com · 1 Oct 2026
Achievements
RePlayOS supports RetroAchievements in compatible libretro cores and games.replayos.com · 1 Oct 2026
Replay Control
Replay Control is a companion web app that browses games, launches them on the TV, manages favorites, and configures the system over the local network.replayos.com · 1 Oct 2026
Integrations
RePlayOS supports core-managed Link Play multiplayer over a local network.replayos.com · 1 Oct 2026
Media playback
The built-in Alpha Player multimedia core plays audio and video files, with Raspberry Pi 5 recommended for movies.replayos.com · 1 Oct 2026
REST API
RePlayOS includes a small HTTP JSON API for local or LAN control on port 55356 when network control is enabled.replayos.com · 1 Oct 2026
API security
API requests except get_version require the NET CONTROL CODE in the X-RePlay-Token header, while the API itself is plain HTTP rather than HTTPS.replayos.com · 1 Oct 2026
Licensing
Most distribution components use open-source licenses, while the frontend is proprietary and restricted from modification, standalone redistribution, and unauthorized commercial use.replayos.com · 1 Oct 2026
Support channels
The maker points users to official Discord and Telegram servers for community discussions, support, and updates.replayos.com · 1 Oct 2026
Platform limitation
The FAQ says RePlayOS does not work on PC and is developed around ARM architecture and Raspberry Pi devices.replayos.com · 1 Oct 2026
Maker
Rubén Tomás Alonso, also known as RTA or rTomas, created RePlayOS and describes himself as a C, Python, HTML, and JavaScript programmer focused on Raspberry Pi frontends.replayos.com · 1 Oct 2026

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