Mac OS X Softwares to Compatibility layers

Discover Mac OS X Softwares to Compatibility layers.

Translates Windows API calls into POSIX API calls dynamically, allowing Windows applications to run without a traditional virtual machine or emulator.

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Wineskin Winery

Wineskin Winery

Utility
Wineskin Winery is a macOS utility that leverages Wine to create 'wrappers' for running Windows applications and games. It simplifies the process of packaging Windows software into self-contained macOS bundles, allowing users to execute them directly on their Mac without needing a full Windows installation or virtual machine.
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Open Source
Allows running Windows applications and games on macOS.
WineBottler

WineBottler

OS & Utilities Utility
WineBottler effortlessly packages Windows software into Mac applications, eliminating the need for complex emulators or separate operating system installations for running your favorite Windows programs directly on macOS.
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Open Source
Easy to package Windows applications into macOS apps
CrossOver

CrossOver

OS & Utilities Compatibility Layer
CrossOver is a compatibility layer allowing you to run thousands of Windows applications directly on your macOS or Linux operating system without the need for a Windows license or virtual machine. It provides a seamless experience for accessing your favorite Windows programs.
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Commercial
No Windows license required saves cost.
PlayOnLinux (PlayOnMac)

PlayOnLinux (PlayOnMac)

Games Compatibility Layer
PlayOnLinux is a compatibility layer for Linux and macOS allowing users to install and run Windows-based games and applications. It simplifies the process of running Windows software without needing a full virtual machine or dual booting.
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Open Source
Simplifies running Windows software on Linux/macOS.
BusyBox

BusyBox

OS & Utilities System Utilities
BusyBox is the 'Swiss Army Knife' of embedded Linux, combining a miniature version of many common UNIX utilities into a single small executable. It's optimized for size and memory, making it ideal for resource-constrained environments like embedded systems, routers, and simple Linux distributions.
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Open Source
Extremely small size and low memory usage.
Wine

Wine

OS & Utilities Compatibility Layer
Wine is an open-source compatibility layer that allows users to run Windows applications on various POSIX systems, such as Linux, macOS, and BSD. It translates Windows API calls into POSIX API calls in real-time, eliminating the need for a traditional virtual machine or emulator.
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Open Source
Enables running numerous Windows applications on non-Windows...
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