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, Windows and Android apps. The best Bottles alternative is Wine, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Bottles are RetroArch, Lutris, Proton and PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac.

Bottles alternatives are mainly Compatibility Layer Tools but may also be Game Library Managers or Game Emulators. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Bottles.

Bottles

Free • Open Source
Compatibility Layer Tool

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

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Wine
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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.
- - Wine is the most popular Android, Mac, Linux & Android Tablet alternative to Bottles.
- - Wine is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Bottles.
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Wine Features
Run Windows software
Emulation
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donateto_opensource
Wine is not an alternative because Bottles uses Wine. So this should be de unlisted.
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RetroArch
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Free • Open Source
Game Emulator
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Blackberry
iPad
OpenPandora
Steam
Raspberry Pi
Playstation
Xbox
144 RetroArch alternatives
RetroArch is a graphical frontend for emulators, game engines, and media players.
- - RetroArch is the most popular Web-based, Windows, iPhone & iPad alternative to Bottles.
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RetroArch Features
1. Controller SupportRetroArch supports the use of a controller (XBOX, PlayStation, etc.).
2. Dark ModeRetroArch supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
Multi System Emulator
Multiplatform
Emulation
FOSS
Gameboy emulation
Modular System
Variety
Rewind button
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donateto_opensource
They are not remotely related, it's nonsense.
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Lutris
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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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sbeiermann
lutris has quite a bit more in common with bottles than retroarch does, for instance lutris can manage wine prefixes.
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donateto_opensource
They have nothing in common, it's not an alternative
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Proton
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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
Comments about Proton as a Alternative to Bottles
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donateto_opensource
Again, this has nothing to do with Bottles.
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PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
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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
GameHub
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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
Comments about GameHub as a Alternative to Bottles
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donateto_opensource
This is a game library manager. It has nothing in common with Bottles, which is a compatibility layer.
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CrossOver
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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.
- - CrossOver is the most popular commercial alternative to Bottles.
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CrossOver Features
Run Windows software
Pegasus
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Free • Open Source
Game Library Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
Raspberry Pi
27 Pegasus alternatives
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.
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Pegasus Features
1. PortablePegasus can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Game Launcher
Windows Subsystem for Linux
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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
Comments about Windows Subsystem for Linux as a Alternative to Bottles
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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.
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WineGUI
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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
Windows Subsystem for Android
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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
Comments about Windows Subsystem for Android as a Alternative to Bottles
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Baibold
The main function of Bottles is to provide a nice GUI to manage wine prefixes (including proton). WSA does not do that, at all.
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Whisky
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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