WinApps Alternatives

WinApps is described as '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' and is a compatibility layer tool in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to WinApps for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Flathub, Wine and Flatpak apps. The best WinApps alternative is Wine, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WinApps are WinBoat, Proton, PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac and Bottles.

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  1. WineCharm icon
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    WineCharm is a graphical user interface (GUI) application designed to simplify running and managing Windows applications on Linux using Wine. Built with Python and GTK4/Libadwaita, it provides an intuitive interface for launching .exe and .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Python
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  2. PortProton icon
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    Project designed to make it easy and convenient to run Windows games on Linux for both beginners and advanced users. The project strives to make launching games (and other software) as simple as possible, but at the same time provides flexible settings for advanced users.

    33 PortProton alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  3. Porting Kit icon
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    Using Wineskin technology, Porting Kit is a PaulTheTall.com app that can install games and apps compiled for Microsoft Windows® in Mac OS X. It has access to a server where we store WSI files for more than 300 games, which can be installed by any Porting Kit user.

    31 Porting Kit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. Vineyard icon
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    Vineyard is a collection of tools and libraries designed to make managing Windows programs on Linux easier. More specifically, it aims to improve the integration of Wine and the Free Desktop and to make it easier to create programs and tools that integrate with Wine.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. WinConn icon
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    WinConn simplifies creation, management and desktop integration of remote windows applications in Ubuntu Linux. It uses RemoteApp technology, implemented by FreeRDP project to provide seamless user experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  8. WinOnX 64 icon
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    Run your Windows applications on OSX without the need of buying a Windows license.

    33 WinOnX 64 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. Wine PyQt5 icon
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    User Interface for Managing Wine.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Turbo.net for Mac runs PC apps on your Mac without having to install a Virtual Machine.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
    • Turbo.net for Mac is the most popular Web-based & iPad alternative to WinApps.

    • Turbo.net for Mac is Paid and ProprietaryWinApps is Free and Open Source
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    CLI program and API to automate the installation and update of GloriousEggroll's Proton-GE

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wine
     
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    Compatibility tool for Steam Play based on Wine and additional components.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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