Wine Alternatives

Wine is described as 'A free, open-source compatibility layer allowing Windows applications to run on Linux and other systems, offering configuration and community support' and is a leading compatibility layer tool in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Wine for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Wine, Flathub and Windows apps. The best Wine alternative is Proton, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Wine are PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac, WinBoat, CrossOver and Bottles.

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Wine alternatives are mainly Compatibility Layer Tools, but if you're looking for Virtualization Tools or Game Library Managers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Mac, Android and Linux + Compatibility Layer. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Wine.
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  1. D8VK icon

    D8VK

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    A Vulkan-based translation layer for Direct3D 8/9/10/11 which allows running 3D applications on Linux using Wine.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (Zlib)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  2. Xodos icon

    Xodos

     2 likes

    it's a fully fledged X server with termux and winlator touch controls together in one App. It is built with Android NDK.

    7 Xodos alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
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  4. F

    ForceD3D9On12

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    This project provides DLL wrappers for the DirectX 1-9 graphics components. Its purpose is to disable the use of the Direct3D 9 user-mode display driver provided by GPU vendors. This forces the runtimes to use D3D9On12 instead.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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  6. WinOnX 64 icon

    WinOnX 64

     4 likes

    Run your Windows applications on OSX without the need of buying a Windows license.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. WineCharm icon

    WineCharm

     2 likes

    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 .

    42 WineCharm alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Python
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  8. RunApps icon

    RunApps

     1 like

    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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  10. GameFusion icon

    GameFusion

     1 like

    GameFusion supports a wide range of Windows games, including 2D and 3D titles, using DirectX. Our platform is optimized for complex graphics and high-performance demands, making it suitable for indie games, AAA titles, and more.

    9 GameFusion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  11. WinConn icon

    WinConn

     3 likes

    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
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  12. S

    Sikarugir

     1 like

    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
     
  13. D

    DDrawCompat

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    DDrawCompat is a DLL wrapper aimed at fixing compatibility and performance issues for games based on DirectDraw and Direct3D 1-7. Partially supports GDI as well. There is no API conversion involved, most of the rendering is still done by the native DirectDraw/Direct3D 1-7 and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  14. exeCute icon

    exeCute

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    Using bare Wine and DOSBox usually gives problems when launching a mixture of Windows and MS-DOS applications.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  15. Piyaleh icon

    Piyaleh

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    Piyaleh is a Free AI wine pairing and learning platform that helps you discover the right wine for real-life moments. Share what you’re enjoying (a dish, a café vibe, a song, a movie, a place, or even a photo) and get wine suggestions that fit instantly.

    2 Piyaleh alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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