MAME vs RetroArch
| MAME | RetroArch | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, Linux, macOS, Windows | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Android support | Yes | Yes |
| Arcade support | Yes | Yes |
| Netplay | Yes | Yes |
| BIOS required | Yes | — |
| Shader/upscaling | Yes | Yes |
| License | open-source | open-source |
Both are listed in Best Multi-System Emulators, Best TurboGrafx-16 Emulators, Best Game Gear Emulators, Best Sega Genesis Emulators, Best Sega CD Emulators. On Specifiction, RetroArch scores higher on our published basis.