DOSBox Staging vs DOSBox-X
| DOSBox Staging | DOSBox-X | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported host platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | — |
| DOS target versions | ms-dos | — |
| Disk image formats | IMG, IMA, CUE/BIN, ISO, MDS/MDF, VHD | — |
| Gamepad support | Yes | — |
| Audio CD support | Yes | — |
| Source available | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best MS-DOS Emulators. On Samsung Mobile US Press, DOSBox Staging scores higher on our published basis.