DOSBox Staging
7.2#3 in ms-dos emulatorsFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitDOSBox Staging vs Shed
What both publish
| Fact | DOSBox Staging | Shed |
|---|---|---|
| License | DOSBox Staging is licensed under GNU GPL version 2 or later. | The site identifies Muxshed as open source under the AGPL-3.0 license. |
| Purpose | Runs MS-DOS and Windows 3.1 software on modern Windows, macOS, and Linux computers, with MS-DOS emulation built in. | Muxshed is a self-hosted live production studio that ingests RTMP, SRT, or WebRTC, mixes video in a browser, and sends the program to multiple destinations. |
DOSBox Staging plans
- DOSBox StagingFree
Shed plans
- Self-hostedFree
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 Shed if…
Shed suits people who want to self-host a browser-based production studio and distribute streams to several destinations. It is also a fit for productions that need browser-based guest access, scheduled broadcasts, or branded watch pages.