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 Lutris, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac are Wine, WinBoat, RetroArch and Proton.

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  1. Lutris icon

    Lutris

     251 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.

    69 Lutris alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
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    Lutris vs PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    6

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

    AdinanCenci
    Positive
    0

    Both can be used to manage windows-only games on linux/mac through wine, though Lutris has more features, it also manages emulator.

    Guest
    Positive
    4

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

    • Lutris is Free and Open SourcePlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac is also Free and Open Source
    • Lutris is a Game Library Manager PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac is a Compatibility Layer Tool
    • Lutris is LightweightPlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac is not according to our users
  2. Wine icon

    Wine

     784 likes

    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.

    49 Wine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Flathub
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    Wine vs PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac Comments
    AdinanCenci
    Negative
    0

    Playonlinux depends on wine to work. It allows to manage different wine versions and different installation of windows apps.

    Lazerbeak12345
    Negative
    0

    PlayOnLinux is an app that configures Wine. It doesn't work unless Wine is installed - and provides a superset of features.

    • 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
  4. WinBoat icon

    WinBoat

     83 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.

    53 WinBoat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Docker
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  6. RetroArch icon

    RetroArch

     355 likes

    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.

    164 RetroArch alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Steam
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    • Haiku
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    Proton

     136 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Steam
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    Proton vs PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac Comments
    Lazerbeak12345
    Negative
    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.

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

    Bottles

     51 likes

    Easily manage wineprefix on Linux.

    41 Bottles alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Main screenshot, showing three windows; the main window, an application window, and the New Bottle window.
     
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    Bottles vs PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac Comments
    TheTrader
    Positive
    0

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

    • Bottles is Free and Open SourcePlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac is also Free and Open Source
    • Bottles is Customizable, Minimalistic, Privacy focused and LightweightPlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac is not according to our users
  10. CrossOver icon

    CrossOver

     77 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.

    46 CrossOver alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
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    CrossOver vs PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac Comments
    Nicolas
    Negative
    1

    PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac is better for us because it’s free. Just tested on Mac M1 : does the job !

    • CrossOver is Paid and ProprietaryPlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac is Free and Open Source
  11. Vermouth icon

    Vermouth

     7 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

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  12. WinApps icon

    WinApps

     10 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  13. Mythic icon

    Mythic

     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.

    48 Mythic alternatives

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    • Mac
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  14. Whisky icon

    Whisky

     21 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Wine
    • Homebrew
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  15. ProtonPlus icon

    ProtonPlus

     7 likes

    A simple Wine and Proton-based compatibility tools manager.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Fedora
    • Nix Package Manager
    • Wine
    • Flatpak
    • Vala
    • Proton
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