Mesen vs Snes9x
| Mesen | Snes9x | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Android, Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported console systems | NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, PC Engine, SMS, Game Gear, WonderSwan, WonderSwan Color | Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) and Super Famicom |
| Desktop operating systems | cross-platform | cross-platform |
| Netplay | Yes | Yes |
| Graphics upscaling | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| License type | open-source | source-available |
Both are listed in Best Game Console Emulators, Best Emulator Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Snes9x scores higher on our published basis.