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CrossOver vs QEMU

A side-by-side look at CrossOver and QEMU. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

CrossOver

CrossOver

Os & Utilities

CrossOver is a software that allows you to run Windows applications on Mac and Linux. It converts Windows API calls to POSIX calls on-the-fly, enabling compatibility with thousands of Windows programs without needing a license or virtual machine.

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QEMU

QEMU

System & Hardware

QEMU is an open source machine emulator and virtualizer. It can emulate a complete computer system, including peripherals, and allow you to launch different operating systems without rebooting your physical machine.

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