Crosshair Overlay Apps Compared: Crosshair X, HudSight, CrossOver
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A crosshair overlay draws a reticle on top of your game: useful in games with no crosshair, a bad default, or none when hip-firing. The main differences are price, platforms and whether you can bring the crosshair you already use in Valorant or CS2.
Disclosure: Krypt makes Krypt Crosshair. Everything about the other products comes from their own sites, docs or repositories, checked in November 2026. Prices and features change often, so confirm on their site before you choose. No affiliation with any of them is implied.
At a glance (November 2026)
| Price | Platforms | Valorant / CS2 code import | Per-game setups | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krypt Crosshair | Free | Windows, macOS | Yes, both | Yes: map a game's .exe to a preset |
| Crosshair X | Paid, one-time ($9.99 list on Steam) | Windows 10/11 | Not listed (shares crosshairs by its own code) | Saves crosshair position per game |
| HudSight | Paid, $7 lifetime (Steam $7.99) | Windows 10/11 | Not listed | Multiple crosshairs switched by hotkey |
| CrossOver | Free; source-available (FSL, becomes MIT after two years) | Windows, macOS, Linux | Not listed | Not listed |
| Crosshair V2 | Free | Windows | Not listed | Not listed |
"Not listed" means the product's own page doesn't mention it.
When each one fits
- Crosshair X if you want the most established paid option, with a large library of designs.
- HudSight for a low one-time price and hotkey switching between crosshairs.
- CrossOver if you're on Linux or want to read the source.
- [Krypt Crosshair](/blog/krypt-crosshair-setup-guide) if you want it free on Windows or Mac, with 32 presets, your Valorant or CS2 code imported directly, and automatic per-game switching. See how to use your Valorant or CS2 crosshair in any game.
FAQ
Is there a free Crosshair X alternative?
Yes. Krypt Crosshair, CrossOver and Crosshair V2 are free. Krypt Crosshair also imports Valorant and CS2 crosshair codes and runs on macOS.
Is there a crosshair overlay for Mac?
Krypt Crosshair and CrossOver both run on macOS.
Will a crosshair overlay get me banned?
Overlays that only draw on screen don't touch the game, but whether they're allowed is up to each game and tournament. Check the rules first.