Supermodel alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Supermodel alternative for most people
MAMECovers thousands of arcade boards in one app, though its Model 3 support lags behind Supermodel's.
Best Supermodel alternative for a free option
RetroArchOne front end for many systems, with arcade cores and a polished menu instead of config files.
Best Supermodel alternative for open source
FlycastHandles Sega's next arcade generation (Naomi, Atomiswave) plus Dreamcast, with a full graphical interface.
Best Supermodel alternative for Mac
MAMECovers thousands of arcade boards in one app, though its Model 3 support lags behind Supermodel's.
Best Supermodel alternative for Windows
MAMECovers thousands of arcade boards in one app, though its Model 3 support lags behind Supermodel's.
Best Supermodel alternative for Linux
MAMECovers thousands of arcade boards in one app, though its Model 3 support lags behind Supermodel's.
Best Supermodel alternative for iPhone and Android
RetroArchOne 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.