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v86 vs DOS Browser: catalog facts
v86	DOS Browser
Free Free and open source.	Freemium Free to play without registration, with an optional subscription.
Web	Linux, Web
Runs whole operating systems in a browser tab x86-to-WebAssembly JIT for better speed	Large catalogue of DOS and Windows 9x games Acceleration for older games beyond a normal browser
Slower than native virtualization Best suited to older or lightweight operating systems	Tied to the DOS Zone game catalogue Some features sit behind a subscription
Web application	Downloadable app, Web application
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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