DOSBox Optionals vs DOSBox-X
| DOSBox Optionals | DOSBox-X | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported host platforms | Windows | — |
| DOS target versions | ms-dos | — |
| Disk image formats | hard disk images, floppy images, CD-ROM images, CDR-WIN CUE sheets, MAME CHD | — |
| Gamepad support | Yes | — |
| Audio CD support | Yes | — |
| Source available | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best MS-DOS Emulators. On Specifiction, DOSBox-X scores higher on our published basis.