WineBottler

Pros

• Allows users to directly run Windows-specific browser extensions and applications on their MacOS device
• Very lightweight application
• Can seamlessly turn a .exe into a .app file for easy porting
• Completely free

Cons

• Doesn't include any licensed software, just handles the configuration and download of Windows software

WineBottler is a MacOS application that packages Windows-specific programs into Mac-usable bundles. Similarly to other emulator softwares, WineBottler gives users access to programs and browser extensions that only work on the Windows operating system.

Many individuals use WineBottler in order to access their company's login, mail, calendar, and contact widgets that work on certain browsers. Others prefer WineBottler since it's lightweight enough to support Windows-specific games.

Unlike other emulators, WineBottler doesn't "virtualize" the Windows operating system on your MacOS device. Rather, WineBottler directly runs Windows applications on your Mac. Under the hood, WineBottler is made with a Windows-compatible subsystem, which makes it possible to directly translate Windows instructions to MacOS instructions.

Once WineBottler is installed, a user simply need to select the softwares they'd like to install directly on their map. Users should keep in mind that WineBottler doesn't provide access to licensed software; rather, the app just takes care of downloading, configuring, and installing the scripts.

Additionally, users are able to merely double click their .exe file to convert it to a comparable Mac .app. Any generated app can be ran just like other programs on your MacOS device. Advanced users benefit from options to selecting certain dependencies, turning. the .exe into a self-contained widget, and porting to OSX.

Surprisingly, WineBottler itself is completely free and just runs on donation. It's easier than ever to translate programs across different platforms, regardless of your type of MacOS device.

The drawback of WineBottler being free is that the creators can't offer one-on-one support. Unfortunately, users are on their own if they encounter untenable problems with their WineBottler service.

Pros

• Allows users to directly run Windows-specific browser extensions and applications on their MacOS device
• Very lightweight application
• Can seamlessly turn a .exe into a .app file for easy porting
• Completely free

Cons

• Doesn't include any licensed software, just handles the configuration and download of Windows software