DOSBox Staging
7.2#3 in ms-dos emulatorsFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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MS-DOS Player
6.4#8 in ms-dos emulatorsFree planFree planWindows
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| Fact | DOSBox Staging | MS-DOS Player |
|---|---|---|
| License | DOSBox Staging is licensed under GNU GPL version 2 or later. | The source code is available under GNU General Public License version 2. |
| Purpose | Runs MS-DOS and Windows 3.1 software on modern Windows, macOS, and Linux computers, with MS-DOS emulation built in. | MS-DOS Player is a command-line MS-DOS emulator for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows. |
DOSBox Staging plans
- DOSBox StagingFree
MS-DOS Player plans
- MS-DOS PlayerFree
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 MS-DOS Player if…
MS-DOS Player suits Windows users running legacy DOS text utilities or building ReC98-related workflows. It is not intended for DOS games or graphical and sound applications.