VMware Fusion AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Compatibility Layer Tools

The best Compatibility Layer alternative to VMware Fusion is WinBoat, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to VMware Fusion and seven of them are Compatibility Layer Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Compatibility Layer Tool alternatives to VMware Fusion are Parallels Desktop, Darling, WinApps and MiceWine.

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  1. WinBoat icon
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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

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Docker
     
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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

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    • Almost everyone thinks Parallels Desktop is a great VMware Fusion alternative.

    • Parallels Desktop is the most popular commercial alternative to VMware Fusion.

    • Parallels Desktop is Paid and ProprietaryVMware Fusion is Free and Proprietary
  3. WinApps icon
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    Run Windows apps such as Microsoft Office/Adobe in Linux (Ubuntu/Fedora) and GNOME/KDE as if they were a part of the native OS, including Nautilus integration.

    38 WinApps alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  4. MiceWine icon
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    MiceWine is a project that aims to run Windows applications and games on Android smartphones.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
    • MiceWine is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to VMware Fusion.

    • MiceWine is Free and Open SourceVMware Fusion is Free and Proprietary
  5. Karton icon
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    Run Linux programs on macOS, a different Linux distro, or a different architecture.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
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    Tool for running and packaging Windows apps or games on macOS 10.15.4+ with Wine, enabling users to choose DirectX backends such as Metal, Vulkan, D3DMetal, VKD3D, DXVK, DXMT, and experimental D9VK for broad compatibility and enhanced performance.

    33 Sikarugir alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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