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CrossOver

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Cross-platform utility enables seamless installation and execution of Windows applications on macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS. No Windows license required—facilitates easy app management with a few clicks, eliminates the need for virtual machines and reboots, delivering efficient compatibility layer operation.

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  • US flagUnited States

Platforms

  • Mac  Beta or unreleased versions of macOS are not supported.
  • Linux  Atleast Python 3.5 required
  • Android
  • Chrome OS  X86 cpu required
3 / 5 Avg rating (6)
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7comments

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  1.  Compatibility Layer
  2.  Run Windows software

 Tags

  • exe-on-linux
  • no-windows-license-required
  • compatible
  • exe-on-mac
  • exe-on-chrome

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Top Positive Comment
jonnymoon96
Sep 15, 2017
2

not perfect by any means but worth paying for its much better than wine the software

[Edited by jonnymoon96, September 15]

someone last
Jun 25, 2018

CrossOver is based on Wine, in https://www.codeweavers.com/about/support-wine they say their development first comes to Wine and then to their CrossOver product. How can it be "much better" if it's practically just Wine? Am I missing something?

Top Negative Comment
DJF3
Jan 23, 2012
2

After officially purchasing a license <2 years ago I'm now facing OSX Lion incompatibility. Result: have to buy a new FULL license which costs more than before. That's how you treat existing customers who have free alternatives like Wine? Bye Crossover!

D800002
Jun 28, 2024
0

Made by the main sponsor of Wine project.

Kelson V
Aug 17, 2023
1

I found it worth paying for Crossover (compared to just using plain Wine) for two main reasons: 1. Install tools! In addition to Linux, they have installers for Mac and ChromeOS. And they have tools to make it easier to install and manage applications. 2. They work on the upstream Wine project, so it's one way to pay for Wine development.

someone last
Jun 25, 2018
0

Just Wine, but expensive.

It's built on Wine! Why not just use Wine? I don't understand

disembowelingADware
Mar 27, 2017
0

This has slightly less horrible support for bottling games than Play on OSX (kin to Play on Linux)

Full price is abominable. Find it on 50%+ discount to bring it down below $20 USD.

KillAdwareDevelopers
Apr 23, 2016
2

Not all major versions are available in the 'purchase' window.

What is CrossOver?

Windows compatibility on Mac, Linux, and Chrome OS with no Windows license.

CrossOver allows you to install many popular Windows applications on your Mac Linux or Chromebook computer. You can think of it as an emulator, but it's different, because there's no Windows OS license required. Your applications integrate seamlessly in OS X Linux or Chrome OS; just click and run. No rebooting, no switching to a virtual machine, and no Windows Operating System license required!

Adding new Windows software is easy. Just select an exe, and CrossOver will recognize it and offer to install it. Once installed, CrossOver will configure your application to run on your computer. That's all there is to it.

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CrossOver information

  • Developed by

    US flagCodeWeavers Inc.
  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Commercial product.
  • Pricing

    One time purchase (perpetual license) ranging between $75 and $484.
  • Rating

    Average rating of 3
  • Alternatives

    42 alternatives listed
  • Supported Languages

    • English

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Our users have written 7 comments and reviews about CrossOver, and it has gotten 72 likes

CrossOver was added to AlternativeTo by robcopter on Feb 15, 2010 and this page was last updated Apr 25, 2025.