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GameHub vs CrossOver

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

GameHub

6.0
Games

Compatibility layer for running Windows and Steam games

CrossOver

8.0
Utilities

Tool to run Windows software

Metric GameHub CrossOver
Category Games Utilities
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 231 1.5K
90-day Installs 348 4.3K
365-day Installs 348 11.8K
Version 0.8.508 26.3.0
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 2.8K 43
GitHub Forks 205 11
Open Issues 272 5
License GPL-3.0 GPL-3.0
Language Vala Shell
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 1y ago
First Seen Jul 25, 2026 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

GameHub

GameHub is a compatibility layer designed to run Windows and Steam games on macOS and Linux. It offers a unified library for managing games across platforms, benefiting gamers who want to play Windows titles without switching devices.

GameHub enables running Windows and Steam games on macOS and Linux systems.

Pros

  • + Provides a unified library for game management across platforms
  • + Supports cross-platform gaming on macOS and Linux
  • + Open-source with a GPL-3.0 license

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited community engagement and discussion

CrossOver

CrossOver enables running Windows software on macOS, offering seamless integration and support for major applications. It's ideal for users needing Windows apps without a virtual machine.

Runs Windows software on macOS.

Pros

  • + Runs Windows applications natively on macOS.
  • + Seamless integration with macOS ecosystem.
  • + Support for popular Windows applications.

Cons

  • - May require learning to optimize Windows app performance.
  • - Depends on Codeweavers for updates and compatibility.