CrossOver
7.4#1 in windows compatibility layersFrom $74 a yearFree planLinuxmacOS
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WINE@Etersoft
5.9#11 in windows compatibility layersFree planFree planLinux
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| Fact | CrossOver | WINE@Etersoft |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 | 2004 |
| Headquarters | St. Paul, Minnesota, USA | Saint Petersburg, Russia |
| Purpose | CrossOver translates Windows application commands so many Windows programs can run on Mac and Linux without a Windows emulator or Windows OS license. | WINE@Etersoft runs Windows applications on Russian operating systems built on the Linux kernel. |
| Recent release | Version 26.3.0 was released July 21, 2026 with fixes for Diablo IV, Epic Games Launcher downloads, and GOG Galaxy loading. | Release 11.6.2 is based on Wine 11.6 and adds Wayland support, updates Wine Mono to 11.0.0, and improves corporate software installation automation. |
| Support | The 12-month plan includes email and phone support for 12 months, while the lifetime plan includes unlimited email and phone support for life. | The product page describes three technical support levels: Standard, Extended, and Enterprise. |
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
WINE@Etersoft plans
- LocalFree
- EnterprisePriced on request
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 WINE@Etersoft if…
WINE@Etersoft suits individuals or organizations that need selected Windows applications on supported Russian Linux distributions. Corporate users needing concurrent access and centralized deployment may consider Enterprise.