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Wine vs CrossOver: catalog facts
Wine	CrossOver
Free Free and open source.	Paid Costs $74 with a free 14-day trial.
macOS, Linux	macOS, Linux
Runs Windows programs without a Windows licence or virtual machine Works on Linux, macOS and BSD	Runs Windows programs without a Windows licence No full virtual machine needed
Not every Windows program works, and some need manual tweaks Configuration can be fiddly for newcomers	Paid after the trial Not every Windows program or game works
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	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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