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gSwitch vs CrossOver
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
gSwitch
6.0Set which graphics card to use
CrossOver
8.0Tool to run Windows software
| Metric | gSwitch | CrossOver |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 367 | 902 |
| 90-day Installs | 2.0K | 2.6K |
| 365-day Installs | 3.4K | 8.9K |
| Version | 1.9.7 | 26.1.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 921 | 43 |
| GitHub Forks | 54 | 11 |
| Open Issues | 17 | 5 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Shell |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Apr 7, 2019 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
gSwitch
gSwitch is a macOS menu bar app that allows users to manually switch between integrated and discrete graphics cards on dual-GPU MacBooks. It provides a simple way to optimize performance and battery life, benefiting users with specific GPU usage needs.
Enables manual control over GPU selection on dual-GPU MacBooks.
Pros
- + Provides direct control over GPU selection for optimized performance.
- + User-friendly interface with a menu bar presence.
- + Open-source and available for free under the MIT license.
Cons
- - No auto-update feature, requiring manual installation of new versions.
- - Compatibility issues reported with older MacBooks and macOS Big Sur.
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.