Darwine Alternatives

Darwine is described as 'The Darwine project intended to port and develop Wine as well as other supporting tools that would allow Darwin and Mac OS X/ppc users to run Windows applications and to provide a Win32 API compatibility at application source code level' and is an app. There are five alternatives to Darwine for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Linux, Android, BSD and Wine apps. The best Darwine alternative is Wine, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Darwine are PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac, CrossOver, WineBottler and WinOnX 64.

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  1. Wine icon
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    An advanced, free open-source tool enabling Windows applications to run on Linux and other systems without emulation. It offers configuration options, supports diverse operating systems, and benefits from continuous updates and robust community support to enhance Windows app compatibility.

    48 Wine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Flathub
     
    • Wine is the most popular Android, Mac, Linux & Android Tablet alternative to Darwine.

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

    • Wine is Free and Open SourceDarwine is also Free and Open Source
    • Wine is Privacy focused and LightweightDarwine is not according to our users
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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.

    44 PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Wine
    • FreeBSD
     
  3. CrossOver icon
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    Cross-platform utility enables seamless installation and execution of Windows applications on macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS. No Windows license required—facilitates easy app management with a few clicks, eliminates the need for virtual machines and reboots, delivering efficient compatibility layer operation.

    45 CrossOver alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
     
    • CrossOver is the most popular commercial alternative to Darwine.

    • CrossOver is Paid and ProprietaryDarwine is Free and Open Source
  4. WineBottler icon
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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.

    35 WineBottler alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Wine
     
  5. WinOnX 64 icon
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    Run your Windows applications on OSX without the need of buying a Windows license.

    33 WinOnX 64 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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