Bourbon
5.8#12 in windows compatibility layersFree planFree planmacOS
VisitBourbon vs Boxedwine
What both publish
| Fact | Bourbon | Boxedwine |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Bourbon is a native macOS app for creating isolated environments, installing Windows software, and launching it through its managed runtime. | Boxedwine is an emulator that runs Windows applications by running a 32-bit version of Wine and emulating the Linux kernel and CPU. |
Bourbon plans
- FreeFree
Boxedwine plans
- GPL-licensed BoxedwineFree
Pick Bourbon if…
Bourbon may suit Apple Silicon Mac users who want separate environments for Windows software. It is aimed at users prepared for varying compatibility and a limited early-access release.
Pick Boxedwine if…
Boxedwine may suit people who need to run 16-bit or 32-bit Windows applications on a listed desktop platform or in a browser. The web version's storage behaviour and large-file loading caveats matter to anyone using it for browser-based sessions.