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VirtualXT vs 86Box: catalog facts
VirtualXT	86Box
Free Free source code under the Zlib license; downloads use a name-your-own-price model.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Web	Windows, macOS, Linux
Emulates PC/XT hardware and graphics Includes direct file sharing with the host	Accurate low-level emulation of period PC hardware Wide range of emulated machines and peripherals
Focused on PC/XT era software	Needs original BIOS ROMs and OS media to be useful Low-level emulation needs a fast host CPU
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: Zlib	License: GPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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