Alternatives to WebMSX
An MSX computer emulator that runs in the web browser with no installation. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
WebMSX
An MSX computer emulator that runs in the web browser with no installation.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as WebMSX.
openMSX
An open-source MSX computer emulator that aims for accurate emulation, with a built-in GUI and debugger.
openMSX is an open-source desktop application for Windows, macOS and Linux with accuracy-focused emulation and a debugger, but needs installation and MSX system ROMs.
Emulicious
A free multi-system emulator for Game Boy, Master System, Game Gear and MSX with debugging tools.
Emulicious is a desktop emulator for Windows, macOS and Linux that covers MSX alongside Game Boy and Sega 8-bit systems, with extensive debugging tools.
MAME
Documents and recreates thousands of arcade machines, consoles and old computers, with accuracy as the point.
MAME is an open-source desktop program covering thousands of arcade, console and computer systems, and requires ROM sets that match the exact version it expects.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
Javatari
An Atari 2600 emulator that runs in the web browser, with netplay and save states.
RetroArch Web Player
RetroArch compiled to WebAssembly, running in a browser tab.
JSLinux
A web page that boots Linux and other operating systems in emulated machines inside the browser.
v86
An x86 PC emulator that runs operating systems such as Linux and Windows 9x inside a web browser.
Clock Signal
A latency-focused emulator covering dozens of 8- and 16-bit home computers and game consoles.
