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WinBoat

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.

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Cost / License

  • Free
  • Open Source (MIT)

Application type

Platforms

  • Linux
  • Docker
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Properties

  1.  Privacy focused

Features

  1.  Container Virtualization
  2.  Virtualization
  3.  Compatibility Layer
  4.  Works Offline
  5.  Ad-free
  6.  No registration required
  7.  No Tracking
  8.  Dark Mode

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  •  23,069 Stars
  •  751 Forks
  •  322 Open Issues
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Our users have written 2 comments and reviews about WinBoat, and it has gotten 87 likes

WinBoat was added to AlternativeTo by Darlene Sonalder on and this page was last updated .

Comments and Reviews

   
Top Positive Comment
Clippy
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great software with a promising future

Top Negative Comment
Creative_joe
-4

Disgusting bloatware. It will fill up your disk completely even after finishing setting up the container.

https://github.com/TibixDev/winboat?tab=readme-ov-file#prerequisites

very_unfortunate
Replying to @Creative_joe

How is it bloatware exactly? Because yea, creating a windows container takes disk space, who would have thought?

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What is WinBoat?

Run Windows apps on 🐧 Linux with seamless integration.

Features:

  • Elegant Interface: Sleek and intuitive interface that seamlessly integrates Windows into your Linux desktop environment, making it feel like a native experience
  • Automated Installs: Simple installation process through our interface - pick your preferences & specs and let us handle the rest
  • Run Any App: If it runs on Windows, it can run on WinBoat. Enjoy the full range of Windows applications as native OS-level windows in your Linux environment
  • Full Windows Desktop: Access the complete Windows desktop experience when you need it, or run individual apps seamlessly integrated into your Linux workflow
  • Filesystem Integration: Your home directory is mounted in Windows, allowing easy file sharing between the two systems without any hassle
  • And many more: Smartcard passthrough, resource monitoring, and more features being added regularly