VMware Workstation Player AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Compatibility Layer Tools

The best Compatibility Layer alternative to VMware Workstation Player is WinBoat, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't work for you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to VMware Workstation Player, but unfortunately only two of them are Compatibility Layer Tools.

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  1. 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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  2. Parallels Desktop icon

    Parallels Desktop

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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 VMware Workstation Player.

    • Parallels Desktop is Paid and ProprietaryVMware Workstation Player is Free Personal and Proprietary
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