Mac OS X Softwares to Run Windows software

Discover Mac OS X Softwares to Run Windows software.

Provides an environment to install and run Windows applications within a virtual machine, even if the host operating system is not Windows.

Best Mac OS X Softwares to Run Windows software

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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.
Boot Camp

Boot Camp

OS & Utilities OS Utility
Boot Camp Assistant is a native utility for macOS that enables users to install and run a Microsoft Windows operating system directly on their Mac computer. This allows for seamless switching between macOS and Windows, providing access to Windows-specific software directly on Apple hardware without the need for virtualization.
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Free
Offers near-native Windows performance due to direct hardwar...
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.
Parallels Desktop

Parallels Desktop

Network & Admin Virtualization Software
Parallels Desktop for Mac enables users to run Windows, Linux, and other operating systems side-by-side with macOS without rebooting. It provides seamless integration and performance for various applications.
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Commercial
Excellent performance for running virtual machines.
QEMU

QEMU

Network & Admin Hypervisor
QEMU (Quick Emulator) is a versatile and powerful open-source hardware virtualizer and emulator. It allows you to run operating systems and programs designed for different architectures on your existing hardware. Acting as a hosted hypervisor, QEMU provides a virtual machine monitor for executing guest systems.
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Open Source
Excellent cross-architecture emulation capabilities.
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.
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...
VirtualBox

VirtualBox

Network & Admin Desktop Virtualization
VirtualBox is a powerful x86 and AMD64/Intel64 virtualization product for enterprise as well as home use. As an open-source, freely available software, it allows users to run multiple operating systems simultaneously on a single physical machine. This enables diverse use cases, from software development and testing to creating isolated environments for everyday tasks.
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Open Source
Free and Open Source
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