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DOSBox Staging vs v86: catalog facts
DOSBox Staging	v86
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
Sensible modern defaults, so most games run without editing a config file CRT shaders, Voodoo emulation and MT-32 sound built in	Runs whole operating systems in a browser tab x86-to-WebAssembly JIT for better speed
Configuration syntax differs from classic DOSBox in places Very demanding late-DOS titles still need manual cycle tuning	Slower than native virtualization Best suited to older or lightweight operating systems
Downloadable app	Web application
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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