TRX64 suits users working on C64 emulation and reverse engineering, especially those who want debugging tools or a programmable JSON-RPC interface.
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Best Commodore 64 Emulators 2026
Facts read 29 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
TRX64 leads this list of 31 (record score 5.6, free plan). Avidemux is next (record score 5.5, free plan), and Frodo is the next highest-placed with a free plan (record score 5.5).
To run Commodore 64 software, compare emulators by the C64 variants they emulate and the disk and tape formats they support. A built-in debugger or bundled software library may matter depending on how you plan to use the emulator. Check netplay support and supported platforms for your intended setup, along with free-plan availability and paid-from pricing. VICE, POKE64, and C64.emu are among the options shown, alongside C64 Forever and VirtualC64. Consider which formats and features you need, and compare the listed platform and licensing details with the device you plan to use.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
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| 01 TRX64 | TRX64 suits users working on C64 emulation and reverse engineering, especially those who want debugging tools or a programmable JSON-RPC interface. | 5.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Avidemux | 5.5 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 7 Oct 2026 | |
| 03 Frodo | Frodo suits people who want to run Commodore 64 software on Linux, macOS, or Windows. | 5.5 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, Windows, Mac, Linux | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 04 VICE | VICE suits people who want to run programs made for classic Commodore 8-bit computers on supported host systems. | 5.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, Windows, Mac, Linux | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 05 C64 Forever | C64 Forever suits Windows users interested in emulating and organizing Commodore 8-bit titles. | 5.0 | $19.95 one-time | Free plan | Windows | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 06 Power64 | 5.0 | $30 one-time | Free plan | Mac | 15 Oct 2026 | |
| 07 emudore | 4.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 11 Oct 2026 | |
| 08 simple-emu-c64 | 4.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 7 Oct 2026 | |
| 09 Breadbin466 | Breadbin466 suits people looking to run software for a PAL Assy 250466 C64 model, or work with its disk images and emulated hardware. | 4.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 10 ViceSharp | 4.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 8 Oct 2026 |
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Avidemux
WebWindowsMac+1 Record5.5 Visit
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Frodo
Frodo suits people who want to run Commodore 64 software on Linux, macOS, or Windows.
AndroidWindowsMac+2 Record5.5 Visit
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VICE
VICE suits people who want to run programs made for classic Commodore 8-bit computers on supported host systems.
AndroidWindowsMac+1 Record5.1 Visit
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C64 Forever
C64 Forever suits Windows users interested in emulating and organizing Commodore 8-bit titles.
Windows Record5.0 Visit
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Breadbin466
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.6 Visit Breadbin466 suits people looking to run software for a PAL Assy 250466 C64 model, or work with its disk images and emulated hardware.
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VirtualC64
WebMac Free plan Record4.6 Visit VirtualC64 suits people who want to run Commodore 64 software on a Mac, or explore C64 emulation in a browser.
12
Hoxs64
Windows Free plan Record4.5 Visit It suits Windows users who want to run Commodore 64 software with disk, cartridge, debugging, and configurable-control support.
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C64 by ChronoCoders
WindowsLinux Free plan Record4.4 Visit This emulator suits people who want to run Commodore 64 software on a documented Linux or Windows x86-64 setup.
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