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Supermodel alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Supermodel: covers only one arcade platform, and no built-in game browser; setup leans on config files and the command line. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Supermodel, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. MAME currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1RetroArch logoRetroArchOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +25 of 562.6
  1. RetroArch logo

    1. RetroArchTop pick

    Best for: Retro gamers who want one app, one controller setup and advanced latency and shader options

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Supermodel

    One front end for many systems, with arcade cores and a polished menu instead of config files.

    Pros

    • One interface and controller setup for dozens of systems
    • Run-ahead, shaders and netplay go beyond most standalone emulators
    • Runs on almost every platform, including phones and consoles
    • Free and open source

    Cons

    • Deep, confusing menus with layered per-core settings
    • Some cores lag behind their standalone emulators
    • Several systems need BIOS files you must supply
    Visit RetroArch Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is RetroArch a good Supermodel alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cores
    200+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026retroarch.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux, mobile, consoles
    Checked Oct 25, 2026retroarch.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Netplay
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026retroarch.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Project started
    2012
    Checked Oct 25, 2026retroarch.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Supermodel alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

MAME logo

Best Supermodel alternative for most people

MAME

Covers thousands of arcade boards in one app, though its Model 3 support lags behind Supermodel's.

RetroArch logo

Best Supermodel alternative for a free option

RetroArch

One front end for many systems, with arcade cores and a polished menu instead of config files.

Flycast logo

Best Supermodel alternative for open source

Flycast

Handles Sega's next arcade generation (Naomi, Atomiswave) plus Dreamcast, with a full graphical interface.

MAME logo

Best Supermodel alternative for Mac

MAME

Covers thousands of arcade boards in one app, though its Model 3 support lags behind Supermodel's.

MAME logo

Best Supermodel alternative for Windows

MAME

Covers thousands of arcade boards in one app, though its Model 3 support lags behind Supermodel's.

MAME logo

Best Supermodel alternative for Linux

MAME

Covers thousands of arcade boards in one app, though its Model 3 support lags behind Supermodel's.

RetroArch logo

Best Supermodel alternative for iPhone and Android

RetroArch

One front end for many systems, with arcade cores and a polished menu instead of config files.

Supermodel alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Supermodel?

MAME ranks first right now. Covers thousands of arcade boards in one app, though its Model 3 support lags behind Supermodel's. RetroArch and Flycast follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Supermodel?

Yes. MAME (open source), RetroArch (open source) and Flycast (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Supermodel?

Yes: MAME, RetroArch and Flycast.

Which Supermodel alternatives work on Linux?

MAME, RetroArch and Flycast run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Supermodel?

The complaints we hear most: covers only one arcade platform; no built-in game browser; setup leans on config files and the command line; old website is gone, so documentation is scattered.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Supermodel, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.