Spectral vs ZOT
| Spectral | ZOT | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | — |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Host platforms | Windows, Linux, macOS | Raspberry Pi Pico RP2040; Pimoroni Tufty 2040; PicoCalc |
| Tape formats | TAP, TZX, PZX, CSW | TAP, TZX |
| Snapshot formats | Z80, SNA, SZX | Z80 versions 1, 2, and 3 |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Peripheral support | Beeper, AY, TurboSound/Turbo-AY, Kempston mouse, Kempston/Fuller/Cursor/Sinclair joysticks, gamepads, Gunstick, Lightgun, Mikro-plus, Nec µ765, Betadisk | PC keyboard, Kempston joystick, tape input, beeper audio |
| Supported Spectrum models | — | 48k |
Both are listed in Best ZX Spectrum Emulators. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Spectral scores higher on our published basis.