Best PlayStation Emulators in 2026
Updated
In short: ReARM is ranked #1 of 25 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of PCSX-Redux and DuckStation. The best-ranked option with a free plan is PCSX-Redux. The lowest first paid tier on this page is ReARM at $75/mo.
A PlayStation emulator’s fit can depend on your device, game formats, and the features you want while playing. Compared on BIOS requirements, disc-image formats, cheat support, netplay, and RetroAchievements, the options also vary by supported platform and license model. Check whether a free plan or a listed paid-from price suits your budget. ReARM, PCSX-Redux, and DuckStation are among the entries to consider. Match the platform and setup details to your system, then weigh features such as multiplayer support and achievements against how you intend to use the emulator.
25 PlayStation emulators ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
PlayStation Emulators, ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going. 6 of the 25 on this page can be tried for free.
- 1 ReARMPaid from $75/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 2 PCSX-ReduxFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 3 DuckStationFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 4 AvocadoFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 5 GammaFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 6 QuackStation
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 7 HopStation
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 8 no$psxFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 9 StarPSX
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 10 ScePSX
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 11 psxe
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 12 PSeudo JS
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 13 pctation
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 14 ProjectPSX
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 15 Gameboy by raphamorim
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 16 Vita3K
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 17 NeoGeo CD Redux
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 18 WasmPSX
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 19 XEBRA
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 20 ZoniStation One
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 21 FPse
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 22 WiiStation
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 23 Jam Pad
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 24 mkpsxiso
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 25 p1e
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Platform | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Supported platforms | BIOS required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ReARM | 7.5 | Free plan | $75/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 2 | PCSX-Redux | 7.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Windows, Linux, macOS | Yes |
| 3 | DuckStation | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 4 | Avocado | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android | Yes |
| 5 | Gamma | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | iOS, iPadOS, macOS | — |
| 6 | QuackStation | 6.8 | No | — | Yes | — | Windows, Linux, macOS, Android | Yes |
| 7 | HopStation | 6.7 | No | — | Yes | — | Windows, Linux, macOS | Yes |
| 8 | no$psx | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Windows | No |
| 9 | StarPSX | 6.6 | No | — | Yes | — | Linux, Windows, macOS | Yes |
| 10 | ScePSX | 6.5 | No | — | — | — | Windows, Linux, macOS, Android | Yes |
| 11 | psxe | 6.4 | No | — | Yes | — | Windows, Ubuntu, macOS | Yes |
| 12 | PSeudo JS | 6.1 | No | — | — | — | web | Yes |
| 13 | pctation | 5.9 | No | — | Yes | — | Windows, Linux | Yes |
| 14 | ProjectPSX | 5.9 | No | — | Yes | — | Windows, Linux | Yes |
| 15 | Gameboy by raphamorim | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | x86 desktop; macOS Arm | Yes |
| 16 | Vita3K | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 17 | NeoGeo CD Redux | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | — | Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo Wii | No |
| 18 | WasmPSX | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | — | web | — |
| 19 | XEBRA | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | — | Android | — |
| 20 | ZoniStation One | 5.7 | No | — | — | — | Linux | Yes |
| 21 | FPse | 5.6 | No | — | No | — | Android, Windows Mobile | No |
| 22 | WiiStation | 5.6 | No | — | Yes | — | Nintendo Wii; Nintendo Wii U | — |
| 23 | Jam Pad | 5.5 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 24 | mkpsxiso | 5.5 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 25 | p1e | 5.2 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
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Questions about this list
Which PlayStation emulator is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
ReARM is ranked #1 of 25 with a score of 7.5. PCSX-Redux is second and DuckStation third.
How many of these have a free plan?
6 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, ReARM has the lowest first paid tier we found: $75/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on.