Bottles
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VisitBottles vs CrossOver
What both publish
| Fact | Bottles | CrossOver |
|---|---|---|
| Bottle environments | Bottles calls its Windows prefix environments “bottles,” which use compatibility-layer runners to run Windows applications on Linux. | CrossOver places applications in separate bottles containing a Windows-style C: drive, fonts, registry, and program files. |
| Founded | 2017 | 1996 |
| Purpose | Bottles is an application for managing Windows prefixes and running Windows software on Linux. | CrossOver translates Windows application commands so many Windows programs can run on Mac and Linux without a Windows emulator or Windows OS license. |
| Support | The site directs users to documentation and offers links to report bugs, request features, and report dependencies. | The 12-month plan includes email and phone support for 12 months, while the lifetime plan includes unlimited email and phone support for life. |
Bottles plans
No prices published.
CrossOver plans
- CrossOver FreeFree
- CrossOver Free (14 Day Trial)Free
- CrossOver +$74 a year
- CrossOver + (12 Months Support)$74 a year
- CrossOver Life$494, paid once
- CrossOver Life (Lifetime Support)$494, paid once
Pick Bottles if…
Bottles suits Linux users who want to manage Windows applications and games through compatibility-layer runners. Its environments and installers provide options for different uses, while Flatpak is the recommended installation method.
Pick CrossOver if…
It may suit Mac or Linux users who want to run supported Windows applications, including productivity software, utilities, or games. Readers should check compatibility reports and platform requirements before choosing it.