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MartyPC vs PCjs: catalog facts
MartyPCPCjs
Free

Free and open source.

Free

Free to use in the browser, with source published on GitHub.

Windows, macOS, Linux Web
  • Cycle-accurate IBM PC and XT emulation
  • Runs timing-sensitive demos and software
  • Runs vintage DOS, Windows and OS/2 machines with no installation
  • Works on desktop and mobile browsers, including iPhone and iPad
  • Focused on early PCs, not later 386 or Pentium machines
  • Accuracy comes at a higher CPU cost than simpler emulators
  • Limited to a curated set of machines and configurations
  • Emulates slow period hardware, not suited to modern workloads
Downloadable app Web application
Open source Open source
License: MIT License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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