MS-DOS AlternativesDOS Emulators and other similar apps like MS-DOS

MS-DOS is described as 'The first popular Operating System released by Microsoft. It currently has historical status, but it's pieces are still used in Windows OS and various DOS emulators' and is a popular DOS Emulator in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to MS-DOS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best MS-DOS alternative is DOSBox, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MS-DOS are FreeDOS, DOSEMU, Boxer and Magic Dosbox.

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  1. DOSBox icon

    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
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    DOSBox is an emulator, not an Operating System.

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    • DOSBox is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to MS-DOS.

    • DOSBox is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to MS-DOS.

    • DOSBox is Free and Open SourceMS-DOS is also Free and Open Source
  2. FreeDOS icon

    FreeDOS

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    FreeDOS is a complete, free, 100% MS-DOS compatible operating system. Works on old hardware, in DOS emulators, and in embedded systems.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Simply amazing and open source

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    • Almost everyone thinks FreeDOS is a great MS-DOS alternative.

    • FreeDOS is Free and Open SourceMS-DOS is also Free and Open Source
  4. DOSEMU icon

    DOSEMU

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    DOSEMU stands for DOS Emulation, and allows you to run DOS and many DOS programs, including many DPMI applications such as DOOM and Windows 3.1, under Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  5. Boxer icon

    Boxer

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    Boxer plays all the MS-DOS games of your misspent youth, right here on your Mac.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  6. 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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    • Magic Dosbox is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to MS-DOS.

    • Magic Dosbox is Freemium and ProprietaryMS-DOS is Free and Open Source
    • Magic Dosbox is CustomizableMS-DOS is not according to our users
  7. DOSBox SVN Daum icon

    DOSBox SVN Daum

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    An enhanced SVN build of the DOS emulator which incorporates unofficial features and fixes that are not officially part of DOSBox.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  9. jDosbox icon

    jDosbox

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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 in DOS and well as booting into Windows 95/98/NT4.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. 4DOS icon

    4DOS

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    4DOS is a command line interpreter by JP Software, designed to replace the default command interpreter COMMAND.COM in DOS and Windows 95/98/Me. The 4DOS family of programs are meant to replace the default command processor.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     

  11. JsDOSBox

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    [Development stage] JavaScript PC DOS Emulator.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    • JsDOSBox is the most popular Web-based alternative to MS-DOS.

    • JsDOSBox is Free and Open SourceMS-DOS is also Free and Open Source
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    rpix86

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    rpix86 is a PC emulator for the Raspberry Pi computer. Its purpose is to allow you to run old DOS games on your RPi. It is based on the DSx86 PC emulator for Nintendo DS game console.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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