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

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