Bochs
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VisitBochs vs QEMU
What both publish
| Fact | Bochs | QEMU |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Users can install a binary package or compile from source, and some features such as the debugger may require compiling Bochs themselves. | Linux distributions package QEMU, while macOS users can install it through Homebrew or MacPorts. |
| License | The Bochs Project distributes Bochs under the GNU Lesser General Public License. | QEMU and its manual are released under GNU General Public License version 2, although some components have specific licenses. |
Bochs plans
- BochsFree
QEMU plans
- QEMUFree
Pick Bochs if…
Bochs suits users who need to emulate x86 hardware and are prepared to configure virtual hardware and install a guest operating system themselves.
Pick QEMU if…
QEMU suits users who need whole-machine emulation, cross-architecture process execution, or disk-image utilities. It is available across several platforms, with specific Windows and macOS requirements.