ESPectrum vs zx_go
| ESPectrum | zx_go | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | self-hosted | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Host platforms | Espressif ESP32-powered boards | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Tape formats | TAP, TZX | .tap, .tzx |
| Snapshot formats | SNA, Z80, SP, ESP, P | .sna, .z80, .szx |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Peripheral support | PS/2 keyboards, PS/2 joysticks, DB9 joysticks, PS/2 mouse, Betadisk, SD card, VGA display, CRT display, audio input | +3 FDC, Beta Disk, Opus Discovery, Interface 1/2, DISCiPLE, Multiface, Kempston mouse, ZX Printer, joysticks |
| Built-in debugger | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best ZX Spectrum Emulators. On The Geeks Club, zx_go scores higher on our published basis.