CrossOver AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Virtualization Tools

The best Virtualization alternative to CrossOver is WinBoat, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to CrossOver and five of them are Virtualization Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Virtualization Tool alternatives to CrossOver are Parallels Desktop, Windows Subsystem for Linux, WinApps and MiceWine.

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  1. WinBoat icon
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    Runs Windows applications, individual apps, or full desktops inside Linux with native OS-level integration, sleek interface, advanced filesystem sharing, smartcard passthrough, and resource monitoring while supporting simple installation and ongoing feature updates.

    53 WinBoat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Linux
    • Docker
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  2. Virtualization software for running Windows, Linux, and other OSes on Mac. Supports Windows 11 on Apple Silicon, resource adjustments, and seamless app access and file sharing between OS environments.

    57 Parallels Desktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  3. The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a new Windows 10 feature that enables you to run native Linux command-line tools directly on Windows.

    35 Windows Subsystem for Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. WinApps icon
     10 likes

    Allows use of Windows applications, such as Microsoft Office and Adobe software, directly within Linux desktops like GNOME or KDE, using background RDP virtualization and providing file right-click access, home directory mounting, and one-command setup.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  5. MiceWine icon
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    MiceWine is a project that aims to run Windows applications and games on Android smartphones.

    49 MiceWine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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