DOSBox Staging
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VisitDOSBox Staging vs EM-DOSBox
What both publish
| Fact | DOSBox Staging | EM-DOSBox |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | Its primary goal is to run PC Booter, DOS, and Windows 3.1 games released from 1981 to 2000. | The project says most games run successfully in web browsers, though a few programs can have problems due to paging exceptions. |
| License | DOSBox Staging is licensed under GNU GPL version 2 or later. | The repository identifies DOSBox as distributed under the GNU General Public License and links to its GPL-2.0 license file. |
| Purpose | Runs MS-DOS and Windows 3.1 software on modern Windows, macOS, and Linux computers, with MS-DOS emulation built in. | EM-DOSBox is a DOSBox version that can be compiled with Emscripten to run DOS games and programs in a web browser. |
DOSBox Staging plans
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EM-DOSBox plans
No prices published.
Pick DOSBox Staging if…
DOSBox Staging suits people seeking to run DOS or Windows 3.1-era software on Windows, macOS or Linux. It is intended for personal, low-stakes use rather than guaranteed compatibility.
Pick EM-DOSBox if…
EM-DOSBox suits people who want to run DOS software in browsers and package selected games or programs for web use. It also fits developers comfortable with Emscripten and Unix-like build tools.