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DOS Browser vs DOSBox Staging

DOS Browser

dos.zone

DOSBox Staging

dosbox-staging.org

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FigureDOS BrowserDOSBox Staging
Price fromFreeFree
Free planYesYes
Free trial——
Open source—Yes
WebYes—
WindowsYesYes
macOSYesYes
LinuxYesYes
AndroidYes—
API—Yes
Self-hosted—Yes
Plans published21
Spec score · MS-DOS Emulators8.0 (#7)8.9 (#2)
PurposeDOS Browser is a browser with hardware acceleration for DOS games.Runs MS-DOS and Windows 3.1 software on modern Windows, macOS, and Linux computers, with MS-DOS emulation built in.

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DOS Browser

  • FreeFree
  • js-dos PremiumPriced on request

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DOSBox Staging

  • DOSBox StagingFree

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DOS Browser

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DOSBox Staging

DOSBox Staging runs MS-DOS and Windows 3.1 software on modern Windows, macOS, and Linux computers through built-in MS-DOS emulation. Its main compatibility goal is PC Booter, DOS, and Windows 3.1 games released from 1981 to 2000. Default settings are intended to let most games and applications work without adjustment, and existing DOSBox configurations remain usable. Graphics options include CRT emulation, aspect-ratio-correct output, VGA and 3dfx Voodoo emulation, and custom shaders. Emulated audio includes Roland MT-32 and SC-55, FluidSynth MIDI, OPL, Gravis UltraSound, and PC speaker sound. Networking includes Ethernet through SLiRP and ENet modem transport. Host features include clipboard integration, physical CD-ROM mounting, high-DPI support, and Windows 3.1 seamless mouse integration. An optional HTTP REST API can inspect or modify emulator state, but it is disabled by default and binds to localhost; exposing it to untrusted networks gives them full control of the emulator. The project says it collects no personal information and makes no network connection unless initiated by the user. It is free for personal use, without warranty, and intended for low-stakes scenarios.

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