jDosbox AlternativesDOS Emulators and other similar apps like jDosbox

jDosbox is described as 'This is an x86 emulator written in pure Java based on the Dosbox project. It currently supports running Dosbox's built in DOS and well as booting into Windows 95/98/NT4' and is a DOS Emulator in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to jDosbox for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best jDosbox alternative is RetroArch, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like jDosbox are DOSBox, iDOS Emulator, RetroX and DOSBox Staging.

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This is an x86 emulator written in pure Java based on the Dosbox project. It currently supports running Dosbox's built...

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jDosbox alternatives page was last updated Aug 26, 2024
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  1. RetroArch icon

    RetroArch

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    A fast, modular emulator frontend offering portability and extensive support for systems from arcade consoles to mobile platforms, featuring game engines like Doom and Quake, and capabilities for real-time rewinding and shader support on a variety of devices.

    136 RetroArch alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Steam
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    Main view

    RetroArch Features

    1.  Multi System Emulator
    2.  Multiplatform
    3.  Emulation
    4.  Controller Support
    5.  Modular System
    6.  Gameboy emulation
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Variety
    9.  Rewind button
    10.  Portable

    RetroArch VS jDosbox

     

    • RetroArch is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to jDosbox.

    • RetroArch is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to jDosbox.

    • RetroArch is Free and Open SourcejDosbox is also Free and Open Source
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    DOSBox

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    DOSBox is an emulator program which emulates an IBM PC compatible computer running a DOS operating system. Many IBM PC compatible graphics and sound cards are also emulated. This means that original DOS programs (including PC games) are provided with an environment in which they...

    15 DOSBox alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    DOSBox screenshot 1

    DOSBox Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  DOS emulation
    3.  X86-emulation
    4.  Run file in a Sandbox

    DOSBox VS jDosbox

     
  4. iDOS Emulator icon

    iDOS Emulator

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    iDOS turns your device right into a powerful DOS gaming PC, with modern game control to make your old favorites as playable as possible.

    15 iDOS Emulator alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    iDOS Emulator screenshot 1
    iDOS Emulator screenshot 2

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No registration required
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Emulation

    iDOS Emulator VS jDosbox

     

    • iDOS Emulator is the most popular commercial alternative to jDosbox.

    • iDOS Emulator is Paid and Open SourcejDosbox is Free and Open Source
    • iDOS Emulator is Privacy focused and LightweightjDosbox is not according to our users
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    RetroX

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    RetroX is an Android application that will help you organize and play your own Retro Games with the less possible effort. Put your collection in your device and RetroX will take care of the rest.

    96 RetroX alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    RetroX screenshot 1

    RetroX VS jDosbox

     
  6. DOSBox Staging icon

    DOSBox Staging

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    DOSBox Staging is a modern continuation of DOSBox with advanced features and current development practices.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Just a pic of the window.

    DOSBox Staging Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  OPENGL

    DOSBox Staging VS jDosbox

     
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    DBGL

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    DBGL is a Java frontend for DOSBox, based largely upon the proven interface of D-Fend.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • DOSBox
    DBGL screenshot 1

    DBGL Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Game Launcher
    3.  Batch processing
    4.  Multiple languages

    DBGL VS jDosbox

     
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    RetriX

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    RetriX is an emulator front end for UWP, on all the hardware platforms it supports: it serves the same purpose as RetroArch but is built from the ground up to integrate as well as possible with Windows.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
    • Windows Phone
    • Xbox
    RetriX screenshot 1

    RetriX Features

    1.  Windows Compatible
    2.  Emulation
    3.  Multi System Emulator

    RetriX VS jDosbox

     
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    vDosPlus

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    vDosPlus (formerly vDos-lfn) is a free general-purpose non-gaming DOS emulator running on Windows, based on vDos and DOSBox.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    vDosPlus VS jDosbox

     
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    vDOS

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    vDos lets you conveniently run DOS applications by emulating a (spiced up) DOS PC in a window. vDos itself runs on Windows 32 and 64-bit systems, Windows 7 or later.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    vDOS VS jDosbox

     
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    Nostlan

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    A front-end or user interface (UI) is the presentation and interaction layer of an app or website. Most modern emulator apps have basic game list UIs that you can interact with using a mouse/keyboard but not a game controller.

    108 Nostlan alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Dolphin (Wii, Gamecube, Virtual Console) [Linux, macOS, & Windows]

    Nostlan Features

    1.  Controller Support
    2.  Game Launcher
    3.  Emulation
    4.  Xbox

    Nostlan VS jDosbox

     
  13. Magic Dosbox icon

    Magic Dosbox

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    Magic Dosbox is a highly optimized Android port of the powerful DOSBox emulator. Designed specifically for mobile, the control system allows running apps anywhere without the need of external hardware.

    10 Magic Dosbox alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Magic Dosbox screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Emulation
    2.  On-screen Keyboard

    Magic Dosbox VS jDosbox

     

    • Magic Dosbox is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to jDosbox.

    • Magic Dosbox is Freemium and ProprietaryjDosbox is Free and Open Source
  14. D-Fend Reloaded icon

    D-Fend Reloaded

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    D-Fend Reloaded is a graphical environment for DOSBox . DOSBox emulates a complete computer including the DOS commandline and allows to run nearly all old DOS based games on modern hardware with any of the newer Windows versions.

    18 D-Fend Reloaded alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • DOSBox
    Main window
    Discontinued

    Seems to be no longer in development as the last version 1.4.4 was released in 2015-07-31.

    D-Fend Reloaded VS jDosbox

     
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