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AppleWin vs Virtual ][: catalog facts
AppleWin	Virtual ][
Free Free and open source.	Paid A free evaluation version is available; full use requires buying a license.
Windows	macOS
Covers several Apple II models and clones Emulates a variety of peripheral cards	Native on Apple silicon and Intel Macs Machine snapshots and adjustable speed
Windows only Software disk images must be supplied separately	macOS only Full version requires a paid license
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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