Best MS-DOS Emulators in 2026
Updated
In short: DosKit is ranked #1 of 26 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of DOS Browser and DOSBox Staging. The best-ranked option with a free plan is DOS Browser.
To run DOS-era software or games, check which DOS target versions and host platforms each emulator supports, along with its disk image formats. Audio CD support, gamepad support, and save states offer further ways to compare the options; source availability and pricing details are listed too. The ranking begins with DOSBox Staging and DOSBox Pure, followed by DOS Browser and DOSBox. DosKit is also among the first entries. Start with the software you want to use, then compare its compatibility and control needs against the listed details for your setup.
26 MS-DOS emulators ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 DosKit Top pick · 7.4 Free plan · Free
#2 DOS Browser Runner-up · 7.3 Free plan · Free
#3 DOSBox Staging Also great · 7.1 Free plan · Free- Free plan AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported host platforms
- windows, macos, linux, ios, android
- Gamepad support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan AndroidLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported host platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Steam Deck
- DOS target versions
- ms-dos
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan apiLinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported host platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- DOS target versions
- ms-dos
- Disk image formats
- IMG, IMA, CUE/BIN, ISO, MDS/MDF, VHD
- Gamepad support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported host platforms
- Windows, Linux, macOS
- DOS target versions
- dos-compatible
- Disk image formats
- ISO, CUE/BIN, CUE/IMG, floppy images, hard-drive images
- Gamepad support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported host platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- DOS target versions
- ms-dos
- Disk image formats
- ISO, CUE, INS, IMG, IMA, VHD, JRC, TC, M3U, M3U8
- Gamepad support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Android
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported host platforms
- Android
- DOS target versions
- ms-dos
- Disk image formats
- ISO, GOG, INST, CUE
- Gamepad support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan self-hostedWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported host platforms
- web, mobile
- DOS target versions
- dos-compatible
- Disk image formats
- ISO, ZIP, BIN, CUE, IMG, 7z
- Gamepad support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - apiLinuxWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported host platforms
- Windows, Linux
- DOS target versions
- ms-dos
- Gamepad support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported host platforms
- Windows
- DOS target versions
- ms-dos
- Disk image formats
- hard disk images, floppy images, CD-ROM images, CDR-WIN CUE sheets, MAME CHD
- Gamepad support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - macOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported host platforms
- Linux x86_64; macOS ARM64; macOS x86_64
- DOS target versions
- freedos
- Gamepad support
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported host platforms
- Windows, Linux, macOS
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - iOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported host platforms
- android, ios
- DOS target versions
- freedos
- Gamepad support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported host platforms
- Windows, Android, PSP, Nintendo Switch, PS Vita
- DOS target versions
- ms-dos
- Disk image formats
- DSK, IMD, CUE, IMG, IMA
- Gamepad support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - macOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported host platforms
- macOS, Ubuntu Linux
- DOS target versions
- dos-compatible
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported host platforms
- web
- Disk image formats
- ISO, CUE/BIN, CUE/IMG, floppy images, hard-drive images
- Gamepad support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - iOSmacOS
- Free plan
- No
- Supported host platforms
- iOS, iPadOS, macOS
- DOS target versions
- dos-compatible
- Disk image formats
- cue-sheet CD images
- Gamepad support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported host platforms
- web browser, Node.js, mobile browsers
- DOS target versions
- ms-dos
- Disk image formats
- IMG, QCOW2
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported host platforms
- Windows
- DOS target versions
- ms-dos
- Gamepad support
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported host platforms
- windows, macos
- DOS target versions
- ms-dos
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms -
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported host platforms
- Nintendo 3DS
- DOS target versions
- dos-compatible
- Disk image formats
- ISO, CUE/BIN, CUE/IMG, floppy images, hard-drive images
- Gamepad support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms -
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported host platforms
- PlayStation Portable
- DOS target versions
- ms-dos
- Disk image formats
- cue/bin
- Gamepad support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms -
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported host platforms
- Wii, Wii U/vWii
- DOS target versions
- dos-compatible
- Disk image formats
- CUE/BIN
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported host platforms
- windows
- DOS target versions
- ms-dos
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which MS-DOS emulator is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
DosKit is ranked #1 of 26 with a score of 7.4. DOS Browser is second and DOSBox Staging third.
How many of these have a free plan?
7 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.