Bottles AlternativesCompatibility Layer Tools and other similar apps like Bottles

Bottles is described as 'Application designed for elementary OS (but works on all GNU/Linux distributions), which helps in managing wineprefix' and is a compatibility layer tool in the gaming software category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Bottles for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Wine, Flathub and Android apps. The best Bottles alternative is Wine, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Bottles are Lutris, Proton, PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac and Whisky.

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Bottles is an application designed for elementary OS (but works on all GNU/Linux distributions), which helps in managing wineprefix.

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  1. Wine icon
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    Wine

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    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.

    41 Wine alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Flathub
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Run Windows software
    2.  Compatibility Layer
    3.  Emulation
    4.  Ad-free
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    donateto_opensource

    Wine is not an alternative because Bottles uses Wine. So this should be de unlisted.

    Negative comment •May 22, 2022
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    • Wine is the most popular Android, Mac, Linux & Android Tablet alternative to Bottles.

    • Wine is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Bottles.

    • Wine is Free and Open SourceBottles is also Free and Open Source
    • Wine is LightweightBottles is not according to our users
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    Lutris

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    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.

    50 Lutris alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    Lutris' main window

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Game Launcher
    2.  Custom Scripts
    3.  Multi System Emulator
    4.  Compatibility Layer
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
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    miyako kanaguri

    Lutris provides similar configuration features and automatic installers like Bottles, and because it runs in a non-Flatpak environment, there’s no hassle with file handling. For me, it works more reliably than Bottles.

    Positive comment •Jan 6, 2025
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    sbeiermann

    lutris has quite a bit more in common with bottles than retroarch does, for instance lutris can manage wine prefixes.

    Comment •May 29, 2022
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    donateto_opensource

    They have nothing in common, it's not an alternative

    Negative comment •May 22, 2022
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    • Lutris is the most popular Web-based alternative to Bottles.

    • Lutris is Free and Open SourceBottles is also Free and Open Source
    • Lutris is LightweightBottles is not according to our users
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    Proton

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    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.

    39 Proton alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Steam

    Proton Features

    1.  Run Windows software
    2.  Run Windows Games
    3.  Compatibility Layer
    4.  Emulation
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    donateto_opensource

    Again, this has nothing to do with Bottles.

    Negative comment •May 22, 2022
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    • Proton is Free and Open SourceBottles is also Free and Open Source
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    CrossOver

    CrossOver allows you to install many popular Windows applications and games on your Intel OS X Mac or Linux computer.

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  6. PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac icon
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    PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac

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    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.

    42 PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac alternatives
    PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Wine
    • FreeBSD

    PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac Features

    1.  Run Windows software
    2.  Run Windows Games
    3.  Ad-free
    PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac screenshot 1
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  7. Whisky icon
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    Whisky

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    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.

    31 Whisky alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Wine
    • Homebrew

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Run Windows software
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    miyako kanaguri

    Bottles is for Linux and Whisky is for macOS, so while their purposes are the same, they cannot be alternatives.

    Negative comment •Jan 6, 2025
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    • Whisky is Free and Open SourceBottles is also Free and Open Source
    • Whisky is LightweightBottles is not according to our users
  8. GameHub icon
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    GameHub

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    Games library manager. Supports: Steam, GOG, Humble Bundle, Humble Trove, Wine and RetroArch.

    35 GameHub alternatives
    GameHub allows to view, download, install, run and uninstall games from supported sources.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flatpak
    GameHub supports non-native games as well as native games for Linux. It supports multiple compatibility layers for non-native games: Wine / Proton DOSBox RetroArch ScummVM It also allows to add custom emulators. GameHub supports WineWrap — a set of preconfigured wrappers for supported games.
    GameHub supports multiple game sources and services: Steam GOG Humble Bundle Humble Trove Locally installed games can also be added to GameHub.
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    GameHub makes storing and managing your DRM-free game collection easier. Download installers, DLCs and bonus content and GameHub will save your downloads according to settings.

    GameHub Features

    1. Steam icon  Import from Steam
    2. GOG.com icon  Import from GoG
    3.  Multi System Emulator
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Controller Support
    6.  Proton support for linux
    7.  Gameboy emulation
    8.  Flatpak
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    donateto_opensource

    This is a game library manager. It has nothing in common with Bottles, which is a compatibility layer.

    Negative comment •May 22, 2022
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    • GameHub is Free and Open SourceBottles is also Free and Open Source
  10. CrossOver icon
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    CrossOver

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    CrossOver allows you to install many popular Windows applications and games on your Intel OS X Mac or Linux computer.

    41 CrossOver alternatives
    CrossOver screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Chrome OS

    CrossOver Features

    1.  Compatibility Layer
    2.  Run Windows software
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    • CrossOver is the most popular commercial alternative to Bottles.

    • CrossOver is Paid and ProprietaryBottles is Free and Open Source
  11. Mythic icon
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    Mythic

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    An open-source Epic Games Launcher alternative and normal game launcher for macOS written in Swift. We started this project to create a GUI frontend for Legendary and to play Windows games using game porting toolkit by Apple.

    47 Mythic alternatives
    Mythic screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Game Launcher
    6. Discord icon  Discord integration
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  12. Pegasus icon
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    Pegasus

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    Pegasus is a graphical frontend for browsing your game library (especially retro games) and launching them from one place. It's focusing on customizability, cross platform support (including embedded devices) and high performance.

    36 Pegasus alternatives
    Pegasus screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi

    Pegasus Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Game Launcher
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    • Pegasus is the most popular Windows alternative to Bottles.

    • Pegasus is Free and Open SourceBottles is also Free and Open Source
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    Windows Subsystem for Linux

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    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.

    32 Windows Subsystem for Linux alternatives
    Windows Subsystem for Linux screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Linux on Windows
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    Baibold

    The main function of Bottles is to provide a nice GUI to manage wine prefixes (including proton). WSL does not do that, at all.

    Negative comment •Feb 22, 2023
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    • Windows Subsystem for Linux is Free and ProprietaryBottles is Free and Open Source
    • Windows Subsystem for Linux is LightweightBottles is not according to our users
  14. WineBottler icon
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    WineBottler

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    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.

    34 WineBottler alternatives
    WineBottler screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Wine

    WineBottler Features

    1.  Run in existing prefix
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    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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  15. WineGUI icon
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    WineGUI

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    At last, a user-friendly WINE graphical interface.

    38 WineGUI alternatives
    WineGUI screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wine

    WineGUI Features

    1.  Graphical User Interface
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    WineGUI iconBottles Icon

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