Tech riderRev. 21 Sept 2026
Spike (RISC-V ISA Simulator)
- 1Runs onLinux
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Supported targetsRISC-V harts; RV32 and RV64 base ISAs; documented RISC-V ISA extensions
- 4Host operating systemsLinux; OpenBSD
- 5Debugging toolsYes
- 6Automation accessYes
5 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
Overview
Spike (RISC-V ISA Simulator) is ranked #35 of 37 in emulator software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux.
Compared on emulator software
- Supported targets
- RISC-V harts; RV32 and RV64 base ISAs; documented RISC-V ISA extensionsgithub.com
- Host operating systems
- Linux; OpenBSDgithub.com
- Debugging tools
- Yesgithub.com
- Automation access
- Yesgithub.com
Company
- Headquarters
- Switzerlandgithub.com · 28 Sept 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Emulator Software in 2026#35 of 37
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Sources
- github.com/riscv-software-src/riscv-isa-sim· checked 28 Sept 2026