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VirtualC64 vs VICE: catalog facts
VirtualC64	VICE
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source, developed by volunteers.
macOS, Web	Windows, macOS, Linux
Cycle-accurate emulation for high compatibility Emulates both PAL and NTSC machines	Covers almost the whole Commodore 8-bit range Separate SuperCPU emulator for the C64
Desktop app is macOS only You must supply the C64 ROM images yourself	Ports for older systems such as DOS and OS/2 are stuck on old versions Many machine options to learn
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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