CrossOver
7.4#1 in windows compatibility layersFrom $74 a yearFree planLinuxmacOS
VisitCrossOver vs Darling
What both publish
| Fact | CrossOver | Darling |
|---|---|---|
| Linux requirements | The Linux requirements include an x86-compatible 64-bit PC, glibc at least 2.31, Python at least 3.5, GTK at least 3.18, PyGObject at least 3.20, X.Org with XRender and GLX, and 1 GB of disk space. | The build instructions require a 64-bit x86 Linux distribution, Linux 5.0 or higher, and at least 4 GB of RAM. |
| Open source | CodeWeavers says 95% of the Wine code it develops for CrossOver is released back to the Wine project. | Darling is free and open-source software distributed under the GNU GPL version 3. |
| Purpose | CrossOver translates Windows application commands so many Windows programs can run on Mac and Linux without a Windows emulator or Windows OS license. | Darling is a translation layer for running macOS software on Linux. |
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
Darling plans
No prices published.
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.
Pick Darling if…
Darling may suit Linux users who want to run supported macOS software, especially command-line tools. It is less suited to users who depend on graphical applications, since GUI support is experimental and most GUI apps do not work.