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We've compiled a list of 13 free and paid alternatives to DOSBox. The primary competitors include FreeDOS, D-Fend Reloaded. In addition to these, users also draw comparisons between DOSBox and Boxer, vDOS, DOSBox SVN Daum. Also you can look at other similar options here: OS and Utilities.


FreeDOS
Free Open Source

FreeDOS is a complete, free, 100% MS-DOS compatible operating system.

Boxer
Free Open Source

Boxer plays all the MS-DOS games of your misspent youth, right here on your Mac.

vDOS
Free Open Source

vDos lets you conveniently run DOS applications by emulating a (spiced up) DOS PC in a window.

DOSBox SVN Daum
Free Open Source

An enhanced SVN build of the DOS emulator which incorporates unofficial features and fixes that are...

jDosbox
Free Open Source

This is an x86 emulator written in pure Java based on the Dosbox project.

DOSEMU
Free Open Source

DOSEMU stands for DOS Emulation, and allows you to run DOS and many DOS programs, including many...

IBM PC DOS was an operating system for the IBM Personal Computer, manufactured and sold by IBM from...

4DOS
Free

4DOS is a command line interpreter by JP Software, designed to replace the default command...

JsDOSBox
Free Open Source

[Development stage] JavaScript PC DOS Emulator

DOSBox is a DOS-emulator that uses the SDL-library.

DOSBox Platforms

tick-square Windows
tick-square Linux
tick-square Mac
tick-square Android

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DOSBox Overview

DOSBox is a DOS-emulator that uses the SDL-library. DOSBox emulates CPU:286/386 realmode/protected mode, Directory FileSystem/XMS/EMS, Tandy/Hercules/CGA/EGA/VGA/VESA graphics, a SoundBlaster/Gravis Ultra Sound card for excellent sound compatibility with older games...

DOSBox Features

tick-square Emulates x86 instructions
tick-square X86-emulation
tick-square Run file in a Sandbox
tick-square Open Source apps
tick-square Portable

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DOSBox Categories

OS and Utilities

DOSBox Tags

dos-emulation classic-gaming retro-gaming classic-games operating-system dos

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