Madeira Alternatives

Apps similar to Madeira include Wine, which is free and open source. Other options are Lutris, Raven for Linux, Bottles and Pluvia. You can choose from more than 10 Compatibility Layer Tools like Madeira for Android, Linux, Mac, Windows and the web.

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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.

    53 Wine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Flathub
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  2. Lutris icon
     261 likes

    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.

    77 Lutris alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
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  3. Raven for Linux icon
     23 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. 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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
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  5. GameNative icon
     15 likes

    Enables running Windows games from Steam, Epic, and GOG directly on Android devices using APK installation, offering game library management, cloud saves, seamless progress, and a lightweight compatibility layer requiring user login and manual updates.

    11 GameNative alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Meta Quest
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  6. CrossOver icon
     81 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.

    51 CrossOver alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
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  7. Vermouth icon
     8 likes

    A game and app launcher for Linux - native, Windows, and retro. KDE-first, lightweight, no frills.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  8. Enables high-precision Windows PC game compatibility on Android devices with one-click setup, supporting GameSir controllers or touch controls. Features include video recording, editing, and wireless cloud storage. Offers free emulation, cloud gaming, and offline play.

    14 GameSir GameHub alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  9. Winlator icon
     23 likes

    Windows x86/x64 apps and PC games run on Android devices with support for DirectX, OpenGL, Vulkan, and various hardware builds using Wine and Box86/Box64. Features setup guides, secure performance, APK downloads, and options for beginners or advanced users.

    20 Winlator alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • OpenAPK
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  10. EmuDeck icon
     16 likes

    Automates emulator installation, configuration, and updates across multiple platforms, supporting file compression, cloud saves, Steam Library integration, BIOS validation, gyro support, device optimization, hotkeys, and organized folders for BIOS and ROMs.

    14 EmuDeck alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • SteamOS
    • Mac
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  11. WinNative icon
     5 likes

    WinNative is an advanced, high-performance Windows (x86_64) emulation environment for Android. It bridges the gap between desktop gaming and mobile by unifying the best technologies from Winlator Bionic and Pluvia.

    19 WinNative alternatives

    Cost / License

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Android
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