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v86 vs MartyPC: catalog facts
v86MartyPC
Free

Free and open source.

Free

Free and open source.

Web Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Runs whole operating systems in a browser tab
  • x86-to-WebAssembly JIT for better speed
  • Cycle-accurate IBM PC and XT emulation
  • Runs timing-sensitive demos and software
  • Slower than native virtualization
  • Best suited to older or lightweight operating systems
  • Focused on early PCs, not later 386 or Pentium machines
  • Accuracy comes at a higher CPU cost than simpler emulators
Web application Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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