protonup Alternatives

protonup is described as 'CLI program and API to automate the installation and update of GloriousEggroll's Proton-GE' and is an app in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to protonup for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Flathub, Wine and Windows apps. The best protonup alternative is Wine, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like protonup are Proton, ReactOS, Bottles and PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac.

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  1. Wine icon
     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
     
  2. Proton icon
     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
     
  3. ReactOS icon
     300 likes

    ReactOS™ is a FOSS effort to develop a quality operating system based on the architecture of Microsoft® Windows™ NT family of operating systems, that is compatible with applications and drivers written for it (NT4, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 7).

    205 ReactOS alternatives

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    • Windows
    • ReactOS
     
  4. 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.

    45 PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Wine
    • FreeBSD
     
  5. 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.

    57 Parallels Desktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. Vermouth icon
     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
     
  7. CrossOver icon
     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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
     
  8. Mythic icon
     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
     
  9. Darling icon
     20 likes

    Darling is a macOS translation layer for Linux. It is designed to run macOS software directly without the need for a hardware emulator, making it fast and efficient.

    Cost / License

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    • Linux
     
  10. WinApps icon
     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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