DOS Browser vs Magic DosBox

DOS Browser7.1Visit Magic DosBox6.7Visit

Higher score DOS Browser #5 in MS-DOS Emulators 7.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit DOS Browser

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Magic DosBox #8 in MS-DOS Emulators 6.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Magic DosBox

• DOS Browser fits best

  Playing DOS games across desktop and mobile

• Magic DosBox fits best

  Android users playing DOS games

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Side by side

Feature	DOS Browser 7.1/10 Visit ↗	Magic DosBox 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.1	6.7
Ranking	#5 in MS-DOS Emulators	#8 in MS-DOS Emulators
Best for	Playing DOS games across desktop and mobile	Android users playing DOS games
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android	Android
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features DOS Browser 2/4 · Magic DosBox 3/4
Gamepad support	Not published	✓ (best)
Save states	✓	✓
Audio CD support	Not published	Not published
Source available	✓	✓
Specs
Supported host platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Steam Deck	Android
DOS target versions	Ms-dos	Ms-dos
Disk image formats	Not published	ISO, GOG, INST, CUE
Our review
Pros	Free and open source across web, Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android DOSBox and DOSBox-X backends with multiplayer game support Save states, local storage, cloud saves, and large disk streaming	Custom profiles, collections, layouts, and virtual controls Supports keyboard, mouse, stylus, gamepad, audio, CD-ROM, and ISO input Includes save states, networking, and layout import/export
Cons	Cloud save storage requires a premium subscription The documented DOS target is limited to MS-DOS The dynamic emulation core is available in the desktop application	Free Lite limits users to one game profile Free Lite allows only three widget types Games are not included, and save states have reliability limitations
Our verdict	DOS Browser is a free, open-source browser application for running MS-DOS games with hardware acceleration. It is aimed at players who want to access DOS games across the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and Steam Deck. The application… Read the review →	Magic DosBox is an open-source Android port of DOSBox for running users’ own MS-DOS games and applications on phones, tablets, and other Android devices. It is aimed at Android users who want configurable touch controls alongside physical… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• DOS Browser — where it wins

  • Free and open source across web, Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
  • DOSBox and DOSBox-X backends with multiplayer game support
  • Save states, local storage, cloud saves, and large disk streaming

  Where it doesn't

  • Cloud save storage requires a premium subscription
  • The documented DOS target is limited to MS-DOS
  • The dynamic emulation core is available in the desktop application

• Magic DosBox — where it wins

  • Custom profiles, collections, layouts, and virtual controls
  • Supports keyboard, mouse, stylus, gamepad, audio, CD-ROM, and ISO input
  • Includes save states, networking, and layout import/export

  Where it doesn't

  • Free Lite limits users to one game profile
  • Free Lite allows only three widget types
  • Games are not included, and save states have reliability limitations

• DOS Browser7.1/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source DOS emulator with broad platform coverage and flexible save options.

  Visit DOS BrowserFull verdict →
• Magic DosBox6.7/10 · Free plan

  A feature-rich Android DOS emulator with a capable free Lite tier.

  Visit Magic DosBoxFull verdict →