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dosdoor vs Magic DosBox
Both stand on ms-dos emulators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMac
Choose dosdoor if you need a text-focused DOS emulator for BBS door games and your setup matches its supported host builds and drop-file formats. Look elsewhere if your games depend on sound, graphics, mouse input, networking, or other removed hardware features.
Visit dosdoor Free plan Android
Magic DosBox pairs DOS emulation with configurable controls and shareable game profiles. Consider the Lite limits and Android storage constraints, and bring your own DOS games.
Visit Magic DosBoxThe facts
| dosdoor | Magic DosBox | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac | Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Magic DosBox: $3.99, paid once |
| Plans published | None | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | magicbox.imejl.sk |
| On ms-dos emulators | #16 of 26 | #20 of 26 |
dosdoor: what it does well
- Free to use, with a GPLv2 license.
- Works with PhotonBBS doorexec scripts as a dosemu replacement.
- Supports DORINFO1.DEF, DOOR.SYS, and SRDOOR drop files.
- Provides ANSI/VT100 output and virtual COM port support.
- Lists tested builds for Linux x86_64 and two macOS architectures.
What to know first
- Removes sound, graphics, mouse support, and networking.
- Also excludes SCSI/CDROM, DMA, and joystick support.
- JIT is limited to x86_64.
- Each game requires files, a launch batch file, and BBS drop files.
Magic DosBox: what it does well
- Supports customizable on-screen widgets.
- Profiles and layouts can be shared.
- Supports external gamepads, keyboards, and physical mice.
- IPX networking and serial modem connections are supported.
What to know first
- Games are not included.
- Lite has three widgets and a limited collection.
- Google Play storage access can be slower.
- Android 11-based changes restrict mounting some folders.
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