MedLaunch vs OpenEmu
MedLaunch
github.com
OpenEmu
openemu.orgSide by side
| Figure | MedLaunch | OpenEmu |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 1 |
| Spec score · Game Library Managers | 7.0 (#33) | 8.1 (#8) |
| Spec score · Game launchers | 6.7 (#60) | 8.1 (#21) |
| Controller support | It supports DirectInput and XInput for keyboard, gamepads, joysticks, and XInput devices. | Generic HID USB and Bluetooth controllers are supported, with automatic mapping for recognized devices. |
| Game library | It scans and imports ROM and disc based games, including single or multiple ROMs inside ZIP or 7z archives. | It organizes game backups into a unified library, adds box art, and lets users create collections across consoles. |
| Purpose | MedLaunch is a .NET front end for the Mednafen multi-system emulator and is Windows only. | OpenEmu is open-source video game emulation software for Mac. |
| Support | The project directs users to its GitHub issue tracker and Discord for bugs, suggestions, and feature requests. | The project directs users to read its contributing guide before reporting bugs through GitHub Issues or IRC. |
Plans
In their own words
OpenEmu
OpenEmu is free, open-source video game emulation software for macOS. It organizes game backups into a unified library, adds box art and supports collections spanning consoles. Users drag and drop backups for scanning and organization. Modular cores from open-source projects emulate systems including Atari, Game Boy, Nintendo, Sega, Sony PlayStation and Super Nintendo; the project lists 31 supported systems. Generic HID-compliant USB or Bluetooth controllers can work immediately, with automatic mapping for recognized devices. OpenEmu is intended for games users already own, and BIOS files are required. The wiki describes an experimental arcade core plugin that is strictly unsupported. The latest release page identifies OpenEmu 2.4.1 binaries as Intel-only. The official site offers a macOS (OS X) application, but the version requirement was not rendered. The project lists save states, CD audio and cheat support, while online netplay is not available.