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Mupen64Plus vs RetroArch: catalog facts
Mupen64Plus	RetroArch
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source, funded by donations.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Plugin design lets you swap video and audio back ends Dynamic recompilers for x86, amd64 and ARM	Configure once and every emulator core inherits the settings Runs on desktops, phones and a long list of games consoles
Command-line front end only; a separate GUI is needed for menus Plugin setup can be confusing	The settings menu is deep and intimidating the first time You still have to download cores, and some systems need BIOS files you must supply
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License: GPL-3.0
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026

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