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 Windows apps. The best PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac alternative is Lutris, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac are Wine, RetroArch, Proton and Bottles.

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PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac alternatives page was last updated Jun 2, 2024
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  1. Lutris icon

    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.

    50 Lutris alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    Lutris screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Game Launcher
    2.  Custom Scripts
    3.  Multi System Emulator
    4.  Compatibility Layer
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Two-factor Authentication

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    Comments about Lutris as an Alternative to PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
    Guest
    Positive •Jun 19, 2017
    6

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

    Guest
    Positive •Feb 8, 2018
    4

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

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    • Almost everyone thinks Lutris is a great PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac alternative.

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

    • Lutris is the most popular Open Source & free 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
  2. 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.

    43 Wine alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    Wine screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Run Windows software
    2.  Compatibility Layer
    3.  Emulation
    4.  Ad-free

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    Comments about Wine as an Alternative to PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
    Lazerbeak12345
    Negative •Sep 10, 2023
    0

    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 & Android Tablet alternative to PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac.

    • Wine is Free and Open SourcePlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac is also Free and Open Source
    • Wine is LightweightPlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac is not according to our users
  4. RetroArch icon

    RetroArch

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    RetroArch is a graphical frontend for emulators, game engines, and media players.

    148 RetroArch alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • iPad
    • OpenPandora
    • Steam
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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    RetroArch Features

    1.  Multi System Emulator
    2.  Multiplatform
    3.  Emulation
    4.  Controller Support
    5.  Modular System
    6.  Gameboy emulation
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Variety
    9.  Rewind button
    10.  Portable

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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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    CrossOver

    CrossOver allows you to install many popular Windows applications and games on your Intel OS X Mac or Linux computer.

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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.

    40 Proton alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Steam
    Proton screenshot 1

    Proton Features

    1.  Run Windows software
    2.  Run Windows Games
    3.  Compatibility Layer
    4.  Emulation
    5.  Ad-free

    Proton VS PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac

     
    Comments about Proton as an Alternative to PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
    Lazerbeak12345
    Negative •Sep 10, 2023
    0

    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.

    38 Bottles alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Main screenshot, showing three windows; the main window, an application window, and the New Bottle window.

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Run Windows software
    2.  Compatibility Layer
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Native GUI
    5.  Dark Mode

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    Comments about Bottles as an Alternative to PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
    TheTrader
    Positive •Mar 11, 2022
    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
  8. CrossOver icon

    CrossOver

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    CrossOver allows you to install many popular Windows applications and games on your Intel OS X Mac or Linux computer.

    41 CrossOver alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    CrossOver screenshot 1

    CrossOver Features

    1.  Compatibility Layer
    2.  Run Windows software

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    Comments about CrossOver as an Alternative to PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
    Nicolas
    Negative •Mar 25, 2022
    1

    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.

    32 Whisky alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Wine
    • Homebrew
    Whisky screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Run Windows software

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    GameHub

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    Games library manager. Supports: Steam, GOG, Humble Bundle, Humble Trove, Wine and RetroArch.

    38 GameHub alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flatpak
    GameHub allows to view, download, install, run and uninstall games from supported sources.

    GameHub Features

    1. Steam icon  Import from Steam
    2. GOG.com icon  Import from GoG
    3.  Multi System Emulator
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Controller Support
    6.  Proton support for linux
    7.  Gameboy emulation
    8.  Flatpak

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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.

    47 Mythic alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Mythic screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Game Launcher
    6. Discord icon  Discord integration

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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.

    38 Pegasus alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
    Pegasus screenshot 1

    Pegasus Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Game Launcher

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