Avidemux vs Stella
Avidemux
avidemux.sourceforge.netStella
stella-emu.github.ioSide by side
| Figure | Avidemux | Stella |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Atari Emulators | 8.1 (#5) | 7.3 (#14) |
| Download platforms | The downloads page lists builds for Linux, Windows and Mac OS X, plus a PC-BSD PBI listing. | The listed stable downloads include Windows binaries, a macOS disk image, an Ubuntu 22.04 DEB package, and source code for all systems. |
| License | The program is available under the GNU GPL license. | Stella is released under the GNU General Public License and is described as open-source and free software. |
| Purpose | Avidemux is a free video editor designed for simple cutting, filtering and encoding tasks. | Stella is software that emulates the Atari 2600 VCS so users can play its games on a computer. |
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In their own words
Avidemux
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Stella
Stella is free, open-source software for playing Atari 2600 VCS games on a computer. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux under the GNU General Public License. It supports A26, BIN, and ROM images, including files in ZIP archives, as well as Supercharger games. Atari and other controllers can be emulated with a keyboard, joystick, or mouse; real Atari controllers can be used through Stelladaptor and 2600-daptor devices. Emulation features include cycle-exact TIA video and sound, stereo support, and dynamic sound resampling. Stella provides save and load for system states, automatic timeline recording, and high-score saving. Display support covers NTSC, PAL, and SECAM, with customizable CRT-style filters and bezels. A debugger offers static analysis using the Distella disassembler and runtime analysis of code, graphics, and data. The project names homebrew developers among its intended users. General requirements include SDL 2.0.14 or later and 256 MB of RAM for emulation; stable downloads include Windows binaries, a macOS disk image, an Ubuntu 22.04 DEB package, and source code for all systems.