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CrossOver vs XIV on Mac: catalog facts
CrossOver	XIV on Mac
Paid Costs $74 with a free 14-day trial.	Free Free and open source; the game itself requires its own purchase and subscription.
macOS, Linux	macOS
Runs Windows programs without a Windows licence No full virtual machine needed	One-click Dalamud plugin setup ReShade support with many effects
Paid after the trial Not every Windows program or game works	Only for Final Fantasy XIV Unofficial client, so game updates can break plugins until patched
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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