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The best alternative to Wine is PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Wine and nine of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Wine are WinBoat, Bottles, WineBottler and Porting Kit.

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  1. PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac icon

    PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac

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    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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Wine
    • FreeBSD
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    Comments about PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac as an Alternative to Wine
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    PlayOnLinux uses wine technology in a simple, easy to use user interface.

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    • Almost everyone thinks PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac is a great Wine alternative.

    • PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac is the most popular Mac alternative to Wine.

    • PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac is Free and Open SourceWine is also Free and Open Source
  2. 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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  5. WineBottler icon

    WineBottler

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    WineBottler is an App to manage and wrap your Windows apps into convenient OS X apps. WineBottler helps you with running Windows programs on OS X.

    35 WineBottler alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Wine
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    I've used it for many apps

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think WineBottler is a great Wine alternative.

    • WineBottler is Free and Open SourceWine is also Free and Open Source
  6. Porting Kit icon

    Porting Kit

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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
    Skyrim on Porting Kit
     
  7. MiceWine icon

    MiceWine

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

    46 MiceWine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     

    • MiceWine is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Wine.

    • MiceWine is Free and Open SourceWine is also Free and Open Source
  9. WineD3D icon

    WineD3D

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    Even if Windows supports DirectX natively, using WineD3D can enhance backwards compatiblity with older games, especially on Windows 8 and newer that don't support 16 bit screen modes. Another possible use is to emulate unsupported versions of DirectX, or porting DirectX...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. WinOnX 64 icon

    WinOnX 64

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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
    A list of installed Windows programs
     
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    RunApps

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    RunApps provides instant browser access to powerful desktop applications like GIMP, LibreOffice, Blender, Audacity, and more. Skip the hassle of downloads and installations—just click and start working.

    2 RunApps alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • RunApps is the most popular SaaS alternative to Wine.

    • RunApps is Free and ProprietaryWine is Free and Open Source
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