DOSBox Pure
7.2#2 in ms-dos emulatorsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
VisitDOSBox Pure vs js-dos
What both publish
| Fact | DOSBox Pure | js-dos |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | The product page identifies the author as Schelling. | The about page credits @caiiiycuk as maker and does not state a headquarters or founding date. |
| Purpose | DOSBox Pure is a DOS game emulator fork of DOSBox designed for simplicity and ease of use. | js-dos provides a JavaScript API and player to run DOS and Windows 9x programs in a browser or Node. |
DOSBox Pure plans
- DOSBox Pure downloadFree
- Name your own priceFree
js-dos plans
- js-dosFree
- Cloud saves subscriptionPriced on request
Pick DOSBox Pure if…
It suits players who want to run DOS games on a desktop system and use gamepad mappings or save states. It also supports users installing an operating system from bootable DOS media.
Pick js-dos if…
js-dos suits people who want to run DOS or Windows 9x programs in a browser or Node, and developers adding a player to a webpage. It also offers self-hosting options for Linux users.