The Best PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac AlternativesTop Compatibility Layer Tools and other similar apps like PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac

PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac is described as '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' and is a very popular compatibility layer tool in the gaming software category. There are more than 25 alternatives to PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Flathub, Wine and Flatpak apps. The best PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac alternative is Wine, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac are Lutris, RetroArch, Proton and Bottles.

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  1. Wine icon

    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.

    48 Wine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Flathub
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    Comments about Wine as an Alternative to PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
    Lazerbeak12345
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    PlayOnLinux is an app that configures Wine. It doesn't work unless Wine is installed - and provides a superset of features.

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    • Most users think Wine is a great PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac alternative.

    • Wine is the most popular Android, Mac, Linux & Android Tablet alternative to PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac.

    • Wine is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac.

    • Wine is Free and Open SourcePlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac is also Free and Open Source
    • Wine is Privacy focused and LightweightPlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac is not according to our users
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    Lutris

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    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.

    62 Lutris alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
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    Comments about Lutris as an Alternative to PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
    Guest
    Positive
    6

    Lutris is also a hub for Steam, native games, and emulators and has lots of functions.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    4

    Works out of the box and I didn't find any problem using it.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Lutris is a great PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac alternative.

    • Lutris is the most popular Web-based alternative to PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac.

    • Lutris is Free and Open SourcePlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac is also Free and Open Source
    • Lutris is LightweightPlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac is not according to our users
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    RetroArch

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    A fast, modular emulator frontend offering portability and extensive support for systems from arcade consoles to mobile platforms, featuring game engines like Doom and Quake, and capabilities for real-time rewinding and shader support on a variety of devices.

    156 RetroArch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Steam
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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    • RetroArch is the most popular Windows, iPhone & iPad alternative to PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac.

    • RetroArch is Free and Open SourcePlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac is also Free and Open Source
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    Proton

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    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.

    43 Proton alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Steam
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    Comments about Proton as an Alternative to PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
    Lazerbeak12345
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    Vinyard is an app that configures Proton (which configures Wine). It doesn't work unless both Proton and Wine are installed - and provides a superset of features.

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    • Most users think Proton is a great PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac alternative.

    • Proton is Free and Open SourcePlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac is also Free and Open Source
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    Bottles

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    Easily manage wineprefix on Linux.

    40 Bottles alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    Comments about Bottles as an Alternative to PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
    TheTrader
    Positive
    0

    It is a wine manager and it is updated and supported. Very user friendly.

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    • Bottles is Free and Open SourcePlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac is also Free and Open Source
    • Bottles is CustomizablePlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac is not according to our users
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    CrossOver

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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
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    Comments about CrossOver as an Alternative to PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
    Nicolas
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    PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac is better for us because it’s free. Just tested on Mac M1 : does the job !

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    • Most users think CrossOver is a great PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac alternative.

    • CrossOver is the most popular commercial alternative to PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac.

    • CrossOver is Paid and ProprietaryPlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac is Free and Open Source
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    Whisky

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    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.

    33 Whisky alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Wine
    • Homebrew
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    Mythic

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    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.

    48 Mythic alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Pegasus

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    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.

    49 Pegasus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
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    ProtonPlus

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    A simple Wine and Proton-based compatibility tools manager.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Fedora
    • Nix Package Manager
    • Wine
    • Flatpak
    • Vala
    • Proton
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  15. ProtonUp-Qt icon

    ProtonUp-Qt

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    Install and manage GE-Proton, Luxtorpeda & more for Steam and Wine-GE & more for Lutris with this graphical user interface.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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