ProtonUp-Qt AlternativesCompatibility Layer Tools and other similar apps like ProtonUp-Qt

ProtonUp-Qt is described as 'Install and manage GE-Proton, Luxtorpeda & more for Steam and Wine-GE & more for Lutris with this graphical user interface' and is a compatibility layer tool in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to ProtonUp-Qt for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Wine, Flathub and Windows apps. The best ProtonUp-Qt alternative is Wine, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ProtonUp-Qt are WinBoat, Proton, PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac 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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    • Wine is the most popular Android, Mac, Linux & Android Tablet alternative to ProtonUp-Qt.

    • Wine is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ProtonUp-Qt.

    • Wine is Free and Open SourceProtonUp-Qt is also Free and Open Source
    • Wine is Privacy focused and LightweightProtonUp-Qt is not according to our users
  2. WinBoat icon

    WinBoat

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    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.

    50 WinBoat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Docker
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    Parallels Desktop

    Virtualization software for running Windows, Linux, and other OSes on Mac. Supports Windows 11 on Apple Silicon, resource adjustments, and seamless app access and file sharing between OS environments.

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    PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac

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    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.

    44 PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Wine
    • FreeBSD
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  8. Parallels Desktop icon

    Parallels Desktop

     145 likes
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    Virtualization software for running Windows, Linux, and other OSes on Mac. Supports Windows 11 on Apple Silicon, resource adjustments, and seamless app access and file sharing between OS environments.

    56 Parallels Desktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Chrome OS
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    • Parallels Desktop is the most popular commercial alternative to ProtonUp-Qt.

    • Parallels Desktop is Paid and ProprietaryProtonUp-Qt is Free and Open Source
  10. Windows Subsystem for Linux icon

    Windows Subsystem for Linux

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    The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a new Windows 10 feature that enables you to run native Linux command-line tools directly on Windows.

    35 Windows Subsystem for Linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Windows Subsystem for Linux is the most popular Windows alternative to ProtonUp-Qt.

    • Windows Subsystem for Linux is Free and Open SourceProtonUp-Qt is also Free and Open Source
    • Windows Subsystem for Linux is LightweightProtonUp-Qt 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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  12. Whisky icon

    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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  14. ProtonPlus icon

    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. Darling icon

    Darling

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    Run macOS applications on Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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