DOSBox vs DOSBox Optionals
| DOSBox | DOSBox Optionals | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported host platforms | Windows, Linux, macOS | Windows |
| DOS target versions | dos-compatible | ms-dos |
| Disk image formats | ISO, CUE/BIN, CUE/IMG, floppy images, hard-drive images | hard disk images, floppy images, CD-ROM images, CDR-WIN CUE sheets, MAME CHD |
| Gamepad support | Yes | Yes |
| Audio CD support | Yes | Yes |
| Source available | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best MS-DOS Emulators. On Inferse, DOSBox scores higher on our published basis.