CrossOver vs Darling
CrossOver
codeweavers.com
Darling
darlinghq.orgSide by side
| Figure | CrossOver | Darling |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $6.17/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 0 |
| Spec score · Game Compatibility Layers | 9.0 (#2) | 7.2 (#18) |
| 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. |
Plans
CrossOver
- 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
In their own words
CrossOver
CrossOver translates commands from Windows applications so many can run on macOS or Linux without a Windows emulator or Windows OS license. It is presented for productivity software, utilities and games, and advertises one-click installation, desktop integration and running apps without rebooting. CodeWeavers says the Linux version avoids Windows or virtual-machine overhead and integrates with Linux. Compatibility is incomplete: some applications may have reduced functionality or may not run. The Compatibility Center collects user reports about application behavior. CrossOver supports Intel and Apple Silicon Macs, as well as Linux PCs. The Mac version requires at least 1 GB of free disk space and does not run on iPads or iPhones; Linux has specified hardware, distribution and software dependencies. A fully functional 14-day trial costs nothing, requires no credit card and starts at first launch. CrossOver + costs $74 a year, including 12 months of phone and email support, upgrades and bug fixes, and Preview access. CrossOver Life costs $494, paid once, with lifetime upgrades, bug fixes and support. CodeWeavers says 95% of the Wine code it develops for CrossOver is released back to the Wine project.