Boxedwine
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What both publish
| Fact | Boxedwine | WIE |
|---|---|---|
| License | The maker says Boxedwine is open source under the GNU General Public License v2. | The repository identifies the project license as GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0. |
| Purpose | Boxedwine is an emulator that runs Windows applications by running a 32-bit version of Wine and emulating the Linux kernel and CPU. | WIE runs Windows PE64 user-mode binaries on macOS Apple Silicon without Windows, Wine, or a virtual machine. |
Boxedwine plans
- GPL-licensed BoxedwineFree
WIE 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 WIE if…
WIE suits Apple Silicon Mac users who need to run selected Windows PE64 programs without Windows, Wine, or virtualization. It is aimed at experimental use where limited compatibility is acceptable.