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DOSBox-X vs DOSBox
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
DOSBox-X
8.0Fork of the DOSBox project
DOSBox
7.0Emulator for x86 with DOS
| Metric | DOSBox-X | DOSBox |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | System Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 111 | 297 |
| 90-day Installs | 308 | 1.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 984 | 4.7K |
| Version | 2026.03.29,2026.03.29 | 0.74-3,3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 3.4K | 66 |
| GitHub Forks | 492 | 19 |
| Open Issues | 2.0K | 1 |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | C | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 13y ago |
| First Seen | Feb 8, 2019 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
DOSBox-X
DOSBox-X is a powerful fork of DOSBox, offering enhanced support for DOS, Windows 3.x, and 9x environments. It's ideal for retro gaming enthusiasts and developers looking to run legacy software on modern systems.
Emulates DOS and early Windows environments for running legacy software and games.
Pros
- + Enhanced features and performance over original DOSBox
- + Supports a wide range of DOS and early Windows applications
- + Active development and community contributions
Cons
- - No automatic updates available
- - High number of open issues may indicate areas needing improvement
DOSBox
DOSBox is a DOS emulator that allows users to run classic DOS games and applications on modern systems. It's a niche tool appealing to retro gaming enthusiasts and those needing legacy software support.
Emulates an x86 computer running DOS to execute old DOS applications and games.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under GPL-2.0
- + Cross-platform support including macOS via Homebrew
- + Active community providing solutions and workarounds
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some users experience technical issues requiring manual fixes