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CrossOver

Ch 086.8of 27 Game Compatibility Layers
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac
  2. 2Costsfree trial · paid from $6.17/mo
2 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: codeweavers.com
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Overview

CrossOver is ranked #8 of 27 in game compatibility layers on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $6.17/mo.

CrossOver plans and pricing

All plans
CrossOver Free (14 Day Trial) Free Free fully functional 14-day trial codeweavers.com · 30 Sept 2026
CrossOver + (12 Months Support) $74/yr 12 months Full version · email and phone support for 12 months · upgrades and bug fixes for 12 months · CrossOver Preview access codeweavers.com · 30 Sept 2026
CrossOver Life (Lifetime Support) $494 once No renewal fees Full version · unlimited email and phone support · lifetime upgrades and bug fixes · CrossOver Preview access codeweavers.com · 30 Sept 2026

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Facts

Purpose
CrossOver translates Windows application commands so many Windows programs can run on Mac and Linux without a Windows emulator or Windows OS license.codeweavers.com · 30 Sept 2026
App types
The product is presented for productivity software, utility programs, and games.codeweavers.com · 30 Sept 2026
Install and run
The maker advertises one-click installation, running Windows applications without rebooting, and desktop integration.codeweavers.com · 30 Sept 2026
Linux performance
CodeWeavers says CrossOver Linux avoids the overhead of a Windows operating system or virtual machine and runs apps at native speed while maintaining Linux OS integration.codeweavers.com · 30 Sept 2026
Compatibility limits
The maker says CrossOver is not complete, so some Windows applications may have reduced functionality or may not run at all.codeweavers.com · 30 Sept 2026
Compatibility database
CodeWeavers maintains a Compatibility Center database of user reports about how Windows applications run in CrossOver.codeweavers.com · 30 Sept 2026
macOS requirements
CrossOver Mac requires an Intel or Apple Silicon Mac running macOS and at least 1 GB of free disk space; it does not run on iPads or iPhones.codeweavers.com · 30 Sept 2026
Trial
The free, fully functional 14-day trial requires no credit card, and its period begins the first time CrossOver is launched.codeweavers.com · 30 Sept 2026
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.codeweavers.com · 30 Sept 2026
Open source
CodeWeavers says 95% of the Wine code it develops for CrossOver is released back to the Wine project.codeweavers.com · 30 Sept 2026
Recent technology
The CrossOver 26.0 changelog says it includes Wine 11.0, Wine Mono 10.4.1, and vkd3d 1.18.codeweavers.com · 30 Sept 2026

Company

Founded
1996codeweavers.com · 23 Sept 2026
Headquarters
St. Paul, Minnesota, USAcodeweavers.com · 23 Sept 2026

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