cassowary
The premium Open Source alternative to Parallels Desktop
🎯 Best for:Linux users needing specific Windows productivity software
What is cassowary?
A virtualization utility that replaces the need for dual-booting by running Windows apps as native Linux windows. It utilizes a Windows VM and RDP to seamlessly project applications onto the Linux desktop without the visual clutter of a full VM.
Tech Stack
PythonOS & Utilities
Why cassowary?
- • Seamless app integration
- • No dual-boot required
- • Auto-suspends VM
Limitations
- • Complex initial setup
- • Requires Windows license
- • Resource heavy (runs VM)
1/13/2026
Last Update
97
Forks
73
Issues
GPL-2.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Parallels Desktop)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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