Parallels Desktop AlternativesOnly Open Source apps categorised as Compatibility Layer Tools for Mac

There are many alternatives to Parallels Desktop for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best open source Mac Compatibility Layer Tool alternative is Wine. If that doesn't work for you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Parallels Desktop, but unfortunately only two of them are open source and Compatibility Layer Tools available for Mac. If you can't find an alternative you can try to remove all filters.

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Virtualization tool enabling seamless operation of Windows and Linux on Mac. Support for Windows 11 on Apple Silicon with resource customization.

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Parallels Desktop alternatives page was last updated Oct 12, 2024
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    Wine

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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.

    42 Wine alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    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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    • Most users think Wine is a great Parallels Desktop alternative.

    • Wine is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Parallels Desktop.

    • Wine is Free and Open SourceParallels Desktop is Paid and Proprietary
    • Wine is LightweightParallels Desktop is not according to our users
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    Karton

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    Run Linux programs on macOS, a different Linux distro, or a different architecture.

    22 Karton alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
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