Goldberg Emulator AlternativesCompatibility Layer Tools and other similar apps like Goldberg Emulator

Apps similar to Goldberg Emulator include WinBoat, which is free and open source. Other options are Proton, Raven for Linux, Bottles and PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac. You're spoiled for choice with Compatibility Layer Tools like Goldberg Emulator: we list more than 25 alternatives for Linux, Mac, Android, Chrome OS and iPad.

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  1. WinBoat icon
     93 likes

    Runs Windows applications, individual apps, or full desktops inside Linux with native OS-level integration, sleek interface, advanced filesystem sharing, smartcard passthrough, and resource monitoring while supporting simple installation and ongoing feature updates.

    56 WinBoat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Docker
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  2. Proton icon
     141 likes

    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.

    48 Proton alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Steam
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  3. Raven for Linux icon
     26 likes

    Raven runs Windows applications on Linux. You install them with their own installers, the same ones you would use on a PC, and they start: no virtual machine, no winetricks, no DLL overrides.

    44 Raven for Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  4. 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.

    49 PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    • Wine
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  5. Virtualization software for running Windows, Linux, and other OSes on Mac. Supports Windows 11 on Apple Silicon, resource adjustments, and seamless app access and file sharing between OS environments.

    63 Parallels Desktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  6. Pluvia icon
     19 likes

    Lightweight unofficial Android client allows DRM-free game play using Winlator, Steam Cloud integration for save access and resuming, custom game container settings, viewing and downloading games, friends list support, and open-source, emulation-focused features.

    13 Pluvia alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
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  7. CrossOver icon
     84 likes

    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.

    52 CrossOver alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Android
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  8. Darling icon
     26 likes

    Darling is a macOS translation layer for Linux. It is designed to run macOS software directly without the need for a hardware emulator, making it fast and efficient.

    28 Darling alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  9. VMware Fusion icon
     121 likes

    Seamlessly run your favorite Windows applications and devices, on any Intel-based Mac. Built from the ground up for the Mac, VMware Fusion is the easiest way to switch to Mac—letting you bring all of your Windows applications with you, making the most of your Windows software...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. WinApps icon
     12 likes

    Allows use of Windows applications, such as Microsoft Office and Adobe software, directly within Linux desktops like GNOME or KDE, using background RDP virtualization and providing file right-click access, home directory mounting, and one-command setup.

    40 WinApps alternatives

    Cost / License

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  11. Mythic icon
     11 likes

    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.

    51 Mythic alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Mac
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