Cemu vs PPSSPP
Cemu
cemu.info
PPSSPP
ppsspp.orgSide by side
| Figure | Cemu | PPSSPP |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · Game Console Emulators | 8.1 (#13) | 8.9 (#5) |
| Spec score · Emulator Software | 8.0 (#19) | 8.9 (#3) |
| License | Cemu is licensed under Mozilla Public License 2.0, with stated exceptions for some dependency and source files. | PPSSPP is open source under GPL version 2 or any later version. |
| Purpose | Cemu is software to emulate Wii U games and applications on PC. | PPSSPP is a PSP emulator that runs games and other software originally made for the Sony PSP. |
| Security and privacy | The project says copyrighted decryption keys cannot be provided with Cemu and must be dumped and set up by the user. | The privacy policy says compatibility reports are anonymous and manually enabled, while purchase login data is handled through FastSpring. |
| Support | The FAQ directs users with unanswered questions to Cemu's communities, and the project asks emulator issues to be filed through GitHub Issues. | The official site provides documentation, frequently asked questions, troubleshooting guides, and community forums. |
Plans
PPSSPP
- PPSSPPFree
- PPSSPP FreeFree
- PPSSPP Gold for Android$4.99, paid once
- PPSSPP Gold for Windows/macOSPriced on request
In their own words
PPSSPP
PPSSPP is a PSP emulator for running games and other software made for the Sony PlayStation Portable. It is available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows, with a free plan at free. Games can run at full HD resolution or higher, with texture upscaling and post-processing shaders. Players can use save states and a turbo button, customize touch controls, or connect a controller or keyboard. Save data transferred from a real PSP can continue a game. PPSSPP supports PSP ad hoc and infrastructure multiplayer, including ad hoc play through relay servers, and supports RetroAchievements after account sign-in. It runs PSP software only, not PS1 games or UMD Video discs; users must supply their own PSP game files. Compatibility reports are collected anonymously only when manually enabled. The open-source project is licensed under GPL 2.0 or later. Its official site provides documentation, FAQs, troubleshooting guides and community forums. PPSSPP Gold is available for Android, Windows, macOS and iOS, but not currently for Linux or Steam Deck.