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v86 vs DistroSea: catalog facts
v86	DistroSea
Free Free and open source.	Free Free to use in the browser.
Web	Web
Runs whole operating systems in a browser tab x86-to-WebAssembly JIT for better speed	No installation or live boot needed Large selection of Linux distributions
Slower than native virtualization Best suited to older or lightweight operating systems	Needs an internet connection Runs on shared hosted machines rather than your own hardware
Web application	Web application
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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