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Highball vs CrossOver
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Highball
8.0Tool to run Windows games
CrossOver
8.0Tool to run Windows software
| Metric | Highball | CrossOver |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 601 | 1.7K |
| 90-day Installs | 601 | 4.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 601 | 12.7K |
| Version | 0.10.15 | 26.3.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.0K | 43 |
| GitHub Forks | 42 | 11 |
| Open Issues | 34 | 5 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Shell |
| Last GitHub Commit | 25d ago | 2y ago |
| First Seen | Sep 23, 2026 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Highball
Highball enables running Windows games natively on Apple Silicon Macs, offering an open-source solution with a compatibility database for seamless gaming experiences.
Highball allows users to run Windows games on Apple Silicon Macs.
Pros
- + Open-source and free to use
- + Native performance on Apple Silicon
- + Active development and community support
- + Comprehensive compatibility database
Cons
- - Still in beta, with potential compatibility issues
- - Limited community discussion and awareness
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.