Q4wine AlternativesCompatibility Layer Tools and other similar apps like Q4wine

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1. 

   

   Wine

    743 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.

   48 Wine alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Compatibility Layer Tool

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Linux
   • Android
   • Android Tablet
   • BSD
   • Flathub

   

   

   

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   kris1

   Negative comment•Feb 26, 2018

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   Q4wine is a front end for wine, not a replacement.

   

   

   • Most users think Wine is a great Q4wine alternative.

   • Wine is the most popular Android, Mac, Linux & Android Tablet alternative to Q4wine.

   • Wine is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Q4wine.

   • Wine is Free and Open SourceQ4wine is also Free and Open Source
   • Wine is Privacy focused and LightweightQ4wine is not according to our users
2. 

   

   Lutris

    231 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.

   62 Lutris alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Game Library Manager
   • Compatibility Layer Tool

   Origin

   • France
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Linux
   • Online
   • Flathub

   

   

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   • Lutris is the most popular Web-based alternative to Q4wine.

   • Lutris is Free and Open SourceQ4wine is also Free and Open Source
   • Lutris is LightweightQ4wine is not according to our users
4. 

   

   Proton

    112 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.

   43 Proton alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Compatibility Layer Tool

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Linux
   • Steam

   

   

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6. 

   

   PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac

    247 likes

   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

   • Compatibility Layer Tool

   Origin

   • France
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Linux
   • BSD
   • Wine
   • FreeBSD

   

   

   

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7. 

   

   Bottles

    45 likes

   Easily manage wineprefix on Linux.

   40 Bottles alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Compatibility Layer Tool

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Linux
   • Flathub

   

   

   

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   CrossOver

    74 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.

   45 CrossOver alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Pay once
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • Compatibility Layer Tool

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Linux
   • Android
   • Chrome OS

   

   

   

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   • CrossOver is the most popular commercial alternative to Q4wine.

   • CrossOver is Paid and ProprietaryQ4wine is Free and Open Source
10. 

    

    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.

    33 Whisky alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Compatibility Layer Tool

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Wine
    • Homebrew

    

    

    

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    Mythic

     10 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Compatibility Layer Tool

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Mac

    

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    WineGUI

     10 likes

    At last, a user-friendly WINE graphical interface.

    42 WineGUI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Compatibility Layer Tool

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wine

    

    

    

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13. 

    

    ProtonPlus

     5 likes

    A simple Wine and Proton-based compatibility tools manager.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Compatibility Layer Tool

    Origin

    • Canada

    Platforms

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

    

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    Darling

     14 likes

    Run macOS applications on Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Compatibility Layer Tool

    Platforms

    • Linux

    

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15. 

    

    ProtonUp-Qt

     5 likes

    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

    • Compatibility Layer Tool

    Origin

    • Norway

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    

    

    

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