Boxedwine
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VisitBoxedwine vs Decanter
What both publish
| Fact | Boxedwine | Decanter |
|---|---|---|
| License | The maker says Boxedwine is open source under the GNU General Public License v2. | The repository identifies Decanter's license as GPL-3.0. |
| Purpose | Boxedwine is an emulator that runs Windows applications by running a 32-bit version of Wine and emulating the Linux kernel and CPU. | Decanter runs Windows games on Apple Silicon Macs by choosing a Windows environment and graphics translation for each game. |
Boxedwine plans
- GPL-licensed BoxedwineFree
Decanter plans
No prices published.
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.
Pick Decanter if…
Decanter suits Apple Silicon Mac users who want to manage separate Wine environments for Windows games. It may also fit players who need per-game save protection, mod diagnostics, or portable game setups.