Wine Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Wine for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative 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 18 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Wine are Proton, CrossOver, Bottles and Q4wine.

Wine alternatives are mainly Compatibility Layer Tools but may also be Virtualization Tools or Android Emulators. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Wine.

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PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
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Free • Open Source
Compatibility Layer Tool
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37 alternatives to PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
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.
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PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac Features
1. Ad-freePlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Run Windows software
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PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac vs Wine opinions
Most users think PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac is a great alternative to Wine.
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PlayOnLinux uses wine technology in a simple, easy to use user interface.
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Proton
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Free • Open Source
Compatibility Layer Tool
Linux
Steam
27 alternatives to Proton
Proton is a tool for use with the Steam client which allows games which are exclusive to Windows to run on Linux kernel operating system. It uses Wine to facilitate this.
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Proton Features
Run Windows software
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Emulation
Proton vs Wine opinions
Almost everyone thinks Proton is a great alternative to Wine.
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Proton is much easier to use than wine, you only download it with Steam and ready without many settings.
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Steam have build in proton so you can run your games with steam on linux.
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Steam's doing a good job with Proton. If he keeps creating his improvements, he may be a perfect fit for windows app executions.
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In truth, Proton facilitates the usage of Wine by "auto-configuring" it. For Linux newbies, this program makes for a great shortcut to run most (not all) Windows games on Linux, insofar as the digital rights protection system that ships With the game allows for it. DRM blocking a game running on Wine is no less a hindrance for Proton than it is if one were to set up Wine themselves.
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CrossOver
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Paid • Open Source
Compatibility Layer Tool
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28 alternatives to CrossOver
CrossOver allows you to install many popular Windows applications and games on your Intel OS X Mac or Linux computer.

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CrossOver vs Wine opinions
Most users think CrossOver is a great alternative to Wine.
Bottles
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Free • Open Source
Compatibility Layer Tool
Linux
Flathub
27 alternatives to Bottles
Bottles is an application designed for elementary OS (but works on all GNU/Linux distributions), which helps in managing wineprefix.
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Bottles Features
1. Ad-freeBottles doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Run Windows software
Native GUI
Customizable
Q4wine
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Free • Open Source
Compatibility Layer Tool
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Wine
23 alternatives to Q4wine
Q4Wine is a qt4 GUI for wine that will help you manage wine prefixes and installed applications
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Q4wine Features
1. Windows Explorer ExtensionQ4wine can extend Windows Explorer in various ways, for example add context menu options, etc..
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Most users think Q4wine is a great alternative to Wine.
Darling
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Free • Open Source
Compatibility Layer Tool
Linux
21 alternatives to Darling
Run macOS applications on Linux.
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macOS-like
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WinApps
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Free • Open Source
Compatibility Layer Tool
Linux
26 alternatives to WinApps
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.
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WinApps Features
Run Windows software
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WineGUI
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Free • Open Source
Linux
Wine
27 alternatives to WineGUI
At last, a user-friendly WINE graphical interface.
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WineGUI Features
Graphical User Interface
Vineyard
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Free • Open Source
Linux
17 alternatives to Vineyard
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.

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Some users think Vineyard is a great alternative to Wine, some don't.
Karton
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Free • Open Source
Compatibility Layer Tool
Mac
Linux
17 alternatives to Karton
Run Linux programs on macOS, a different Linux distro, or a different architecture.

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