AI · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Windows 9X
Windows 98 but all of the apps are AI generated
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prices are shown for the 1 we have checked on their own sites, 1 of them free or with a free tier. Windows 9X launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Windows 95▲405Windows 95 app that runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux
2018 · github.com · its alternatives →
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ComputerX▲560Introducing the first-ever desktop AI agent that gets your computer tasks done for you. Like having your own AI operator that seamlessly integrates with every app on your computer!
2025 · computerx.ai · its alternatives →
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Windows 95 in an app. Runs on macOS, Linux, and Windows. - felixrieseberg/windows95
2018 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Windows 96▲88A live simulation of Windows 98 in the browser
2021 · windows96.net · its alternatives →
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Automate files, apps, and workflows with Manus Desktop
Mar 2026 · manus.im · its alternatives →
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Beam.winfree tier, from $7/mo▲371Run AI agents on one Mac and use its windows on another
3d ago · beam.win · its alternatives →
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Output▲97Hey HN, After months of building, we're excited to share Output — the first AI agent that can truly control your computer. You can speak or type instructions like: “Fill out this job application using the info in this PDF” “Edit this video in DaVinci Resolve” “Schedule a Zoom call and send the invite” Output understands your intent and directly clicks, types, and navigates apps across your system — without relying on scripts, plugins, or integrations. It's like giving your computer a brain. Works on both Mac and Windows No setup or scripting required Handles real apps like Chrome, Excel,…
2025 · theoutput.co · its alternatives →
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Run KolibriOS, Linux or Windows 98 in your browser
2016 · copy.sh · its alternatives →
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This started off as a project to understand how to get LLMs to interface with more traditional desktop softwares. We were especially interested in tools related to schematic drafting and molecular simulation. Decided to explore COM automation for more traditional Windows softwares as a starting point! Been using it to help some friends automate simple excel workflows. Thought we'd share!
2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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RetroTick parses PE/NE/MZ binaries, emulates an x86 CPU, and stubs enough Win32/Win16/DOS APIs to run classics like FreeCell, Minesweeper, Solitaire and QBasic, entirely in the browser. Built with Preact + Vite + TypeScript. Demo: https://retrotick.com GitHub: https://github.com/lqs/retrotick
Feb 2026 · retrotick.com · its alternatives →
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Windows 1.11▲82Experience a Windows 1.0 taken over by the upside down 🙃
2019 · apps.microsoft.com · its alternatives →
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Codex now runs natively on Windows with secure sandbox
Mar 2026 · learn.chatgpt.com · its alternatives →
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Qodex▲88Qodex turns test knowledge into durable scenarios that evolve with your product and run in GitHub pull requests, the CLI, chat, schedules, and deploy checks.
2025 · qodex.ai · its alternatives →
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