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.

Best Mac OS X Softwares to Compatibility layers

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Wineskin Winery

Wineskin Winery

Open Source

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.

Allows running Windows applications and games on macOS.
Run Windows software
WineBottler

WineBottler

Open Source

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.

Easy to package Windows applications into macOS apps
Compatibility layers
OS & Utilities
CrossOver

CrossOver

Commercial

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.

No Windows license required saves cost.
Compatibility layers
OS & Utilities
PlayOnLinux (PlayOnMac)

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.

Simplifies running Windows software on Linux/macOS.
Ad-free
Games
BusyBox

BusyBox

Open Source

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.

Extremely small size and low memory usage.
Command line interface
OS & Utilities
Wine

Wine

Open Source

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.

Enables running numerous Windows applications on non-Windows OS.
Compatibility layers
OS & Utilities