Best MeloNX Alternatives in 2026

Updated October 2026

18 platforms from Nintendo switch emulators ranked against MeloNX on the same published basis.

MeloNX alternatives compared

#	Platform	Score	Free plan	From	Runs on
1	Eden	7.1	Free plan	Free	Android, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
2	NeXium	7.1	Free plan	Free	Android, Linux, Windows
3	Hydra	6.9	Free plan	Free	API, Linux, self-hosted, Web
4	Ruzu	6.9	Free plan	Free	Linux, Mac, Windows
5	Voland	6.9	No	—	Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
6	Citron NEO	6.8	No	—	Android, Linux, Mac, Windows
7	Nuzu	6.7	No	—	Android, Linux, Mac, Windows
8	Ryujinx Classic	6.7	No	—	Linux, Mac, Windows
9	Sumi	6.6	No	—	Android, Linux, Mac, Windows
10	Torzu	6.6	No	—	Android, Linux, Mac, Windows
11	Ryubing	6.4	No	—	Linux, Mac, Windows
12	EggNS	6.2	No	—	Android
13	Strato	6.2	No	—	Android
14	Astris	5.8	No	—	Mac
15	Hyjinx	5.8	No	—	—
17	NxEmu	5.7	No	—	Windows
18	OpenNative	5.7	No	—	Android
19	Pineapple Pictures	5.7	No	—	Windows, Mac, Linux

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What is the best alternative to MeloNX?

Eden, number 1 in Nintendo switch emulators with a score of 7.1 out of 10. The others here: NeXium, Hydra, Ruzu and 14 more.

What is the best free alternative to MeloNX?

Eden is the best-ranked alternative with a free plan. 4 of the 18 alternatives here publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.

How are these alternatives ranked?

Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on.