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CrossOver vs WinApps: catalog facts
CrossOver	WinApps
Paid Costs $74 with a free 14-day trial.	Free Free, with source code published on GitHub.
macOS, Linux	Linux
Runs Windows programs without a Windows licence No full virtual machine needed	Windows programs appear as individual windows on the Linux desktop Works with Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud
Paid after the trial Not every Windows program or game works	Depends on a full Windows guest running in the background Setup involves several components
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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