PCjs vs MartyPC: catalog facts
PCjs | MartyPC |
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Free Free to use in the browser, with source published on GitHub. |
Free Free and open source. |
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Web |
Windows, macOS, Linux |
- Runs vintage DOS, Windows and OS/2 machines with no installation
- Works on desktop and mobile browsers, including iPhone and iPad
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- Cycle-accurate IBM PC and XT emulation
- Runs timing-sensitive demos and software
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- Limited to a curated set of machines and configurations
- Emulates slow period hardware, not suited to modern workloads
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- Focused on early PCs, not later 386 or Pentium machines
- Accuracy comes at a higher CPU cost than simpler emulators
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Web application |
Downloadable app |
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Open source |
Open source |
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License not stated |
License: MIT |
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No account needed |
No account needed |
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Not stated if it works offline |
Works offline |
Checked October 1, 2026 | Checked October 2, 2026 |
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