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Wine
Free • Open Source
Compatibility Layer Tool
Mac
Linux
Android
Android Tablet
BSD
31 Wine alternatives
Wine is a free, open source application for running Windows software on operating systems that are normally not supported. With Wine, you can install and run these applications just like you would in Windows.
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Wine Features
Run Windows software
Emulation
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Lutris
Free • Open Source
Game Library Manager
Game Store
Compatibility Layer Tool
Linux
Online
Flathub
46 Lutris alternatives
Lutris is an open source gaming platform for GNU/Linux. It allows you to gather and manage (install, configure and launch) all your games acquired from any source, in a single interface.
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Lutris Features
Game Launcher
Custom Scripts
Multi System Emulator
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BlueStacks
Freemium • Proprietary
Android Emulator
Mac
Windows
25 BlueStacks alternatives
BlueStacks runs Android OS and apps on Windows PCs with instant switch between Android and Windows - no reboot is required. End consumers can now enjoy their favorite Android apps on Windows PCs. Android apps can appear either as icons on the Windows desktop, or within a...
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BlueStacks Features
1. Hardware AcceleratedBlueStacks can use the GPU and CPU to speed up rendering, conversion, and overall performance.
Based on VirtualBox
App center
X86/x64 Compatibility
Multiple Instances
Bluetooth Support
App Reviews
Integrated Search
Bundleware
The emulator automatically installs sponsored Android apps together with yours
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Proton
Free • Open Source
Compatibility Layer Tool
Linux
Steam
29 Proton alternatives
Proton is a tool for use with the Steam client which allows games which are exclusive to Windows to run on Linux kernel operating system. It uses Wine to facilitate this.
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Proton Features
Run Windows software
Run Windows Games
Emulation
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PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
Free • Open Source
Compatibility Layer Tool
Mac
Linux
BSD
Wine
FreeBSD
39 PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac alternatives
PlayOnLinux is a graphical frontend for the Wine software compatibility layer which allows Linux and Mac users to install Windows-based video games, Microsoft Office (2000 to 2010), Microsoft Internet Explorer, as well as many other applications.
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PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac Features
1. Ad-freePlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Run Windows software
Run Windows Games
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Bottles
Free • Open Source
Compatibility Layer Tool
Linux
Flathub
29 Bottles alternatives
Bottles is an application designed for elementary OS (but works on all GNU/Linux distributions), which helps in managing wineprefix.
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Bottles Features
1. Ad-freeBottles doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Run Windows software
Native GUI
Customizable
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GameHub
Free • Open Source
Game Library Manager
Compatibility Layer Tool
Linux
AppImageHub
Flatpak
29 GameHub alternatives
Games library manager. Supports: Steam, GOG, Humble Bundle, Humble Trove, Wine and RetroArch.
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GameHub Features
1. Dark ModeGameHub supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
2. Controller SupportGameHub supports the use of a controller (XBOX, PlayStation, etc.).
Import from Steam
Import from GoG
Multi System Emulator
Proton support for linux
Gameboy emulation
Flatpak
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CrossOver
Paid • Open Source
Compatibility Layer Tool
Mac
Linux
Android
Chrome OS
30 CrossOver alternatives
CrossOver allows you to install many popular Windows applications and games on your Intel OS X Mac or Linux computer.
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CrossOver Features
Run Windows software
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Windows Subsystem for Linux
Free • Proprietary
Compatibility Layer Tool
Virtualization Tool
Windows
24 Windows Subsystem for Linux alternatives
The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a new Windows 10 feature that enables you to run native Linux command-line tools directly on Windows, alongside your traditional Windows desktop and modern store apps.
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Windows Subsystem for Linux Features
1. Command line interfaceWindows Subsystem for Linux either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
2. LightweightWindows Subsystem for Linux consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Linux on Windows
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WineGUI
Free • Open Source
Compatibility Layer Tool
Linux
Wine
29 WineGUI alternatives
At last, a user-friendly WINE graphical interface.
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WineGUI Features
Graphical User Interface
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Windows Subsystem for Android
Free • Proprietary
Android Emulator
Compatibility Layer Tool
Windows
36 Windows Subsystem for Android alternatives
Windows Subsystem for Android or WSA is a virtual machine powered by Hyper-V to run Android apps on Windows 11 OS. Although it requires Amazon Appstore to install Android apps on your computer, WSA is the required component you must have on your PC.
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Windows Subsystem for Android Features
1. Ad-freeWindows Subsystem for Android doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. LightweightWindows Subsystem for Android consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Run Android Apps on Desktop
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Whisky
Free • Open Source
Compatibility Layer Tool
Mac
Wine
Homebrew
23 Whisky alternatives
Whisky provides a clean and easy to use graphical wrapper for Wine built in native SwiftUI. You can make and manage bottles, install and run Windows apps and games, and unlock the full potential of your Mac with no technical knowledge required.
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Whisky Features
Run Windows software
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Can I use
Free • Open Source
Compatibility Layer Tool
Online
3 Can I use alternatives
Compatibility tables for support of HTML5, CSS3, SVG and more in desktop and mobile browsers.

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Q4wine
Free • Open Source
Compatibility Layer Tool
Mac
Linux
BSD
Wine
25 Q4wine alternatives
Q4Wine is a qt4 GUI for wine that will help you manage wine prefixes and installed applications
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Q4wine Features
1. Windows Explorer ExtensionQ4wine can extend Windows Explorer in various ways, for example add context menu options, etc..
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WineBottler
Free • Open Source
Compatibility Layer Tool
Mac
Wine
25 WineBottler alternatives
WineBottler is an App to manage and wrap your Windows apps into convenient OS X apps. WineBottler helps you with running Windows programs on OS X.
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WineBottler Features
Run in existing prefix
Discontinued
The application has not been updated for almost three years: https://bitbucket.org/winebottler/winebottler/src/master/, https://bitbucket.org/winebottler/winebottler/src/master/It also does not support the latest versions of macOS: https://www.reddit.com/r/winehq/comments/j43ziq/comment/g7gqpk5/
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Wine Features

Lutris Features

BlueStacks Features

Proton Features

PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac Features

Bottles Features

GameHub Features

CrossOver Features

Windows Subsystem for Linux Features

WineGUI Features

Windows Subsystem for Android Features

Whisky Features

Q4wine Features

WineBottler Features