WineBottler AlternativesCompatibility Layer Tools and other similar apps like WineBottler

WineBottler is described as 'App to manage and wrap your Windows apps into convenient OS X apps. WineBottler helps you with running Windows programs on OS X' and is a compatibility layer tool in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to WineBottler for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Wine, Flathub and Windows apps. The best WineBottler alternative is Wine, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WineBottler are Proton, PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac, Bottles and Whisky.

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WineBottler alternatives page was last updated May 22, 2024
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  1. Wine icon

    Wine

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    An advanced, free open-source tool enabling Windows applications to run on Linux and other systems without emulation. It offers configuration options, supports diverse operating systems, and benefits from continuous updates and robust community support to enhance Windows app compatibility.

    43 Wine alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    Wine screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Run Windows software
    2.  Compatibility Layer
    3.  Emulation
    4.  Ad-free

    Wine VS WineBottler

     

    • Most users think Wine is a great WineBottler alternative.

    • Wine is the most popular Android, Mac, Linux & Android Tablet alternative to WineBottler.

    • Wine is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to WineBottler.

    • Wine is Free and Open SourceWineBottler is also Free and Open Source
    • Wine is LightweightWineBottler is not according to our users
  2. Proton icon

    Proton

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    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.

    40 Proton alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Steam
    Proton screenshot 1

    Proton Features

    1.  Run Windows software
    2.  Run Windows Games
    3.  Compatibility Layer
    4.  Emulation
    5.  Ad-free

    Proton VS WineBottler

     
  4. 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.

    43 PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Wine
    • FreeBSD
    PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac screenshot 1

    PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac Features

    1.  Run Windows software
    2.  Run Windows Games
    3.  Ad-free

    PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac VS WineBottler

     
    Comments about PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac as an Alternative to WineBottler
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    It's an open source software, and is pretty intuitive to work with

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    • Most users think PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac is a great WineBottler alternative.

    • PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac is Free and Open SourceWineBottler is also Free and Open Source
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  6. Bottles icon

    Bottles

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    Easily manage wineprefix on Linux.

    39 Bottles alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Main screenshot, showing three windows; the main window, an application window, and the New Bottle window.

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Run Windows software
    2.  Compatibility Layer
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Native GUI
    5.  Dark Mode

    Bottles VS WineBottler

     
  7. Whisky icon

    Whisky

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    Whisky provides a clean and easy to use graphical wrapper for Wine built in native SwiftUI. You can make and manage bottles, install and run Windows apps and games, and unlock the full potential of your Mac with no technical knowledge required.

    33 Whisky alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Wine
    • Homebrew
    Whisky screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Whisky is no longer actively maintained. Apps and games may break at any time.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Run Windows software

    Whisky VS WineBottler

     
  8. CrossOver icon

    CrossOver

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    Cross-platform utility enables seamless installation and execution of Windows applications on macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS. No Windows license required—facilitates easy app management with a few clicks, eliminates the need for virtual machines and reboots, delivering efficient compatibility layer operation.

    41 CrossOver alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    CrossOver screenshot 1

    CrossOver Features

    1.  Compatibility Layer
    2.  Run Windows software

    CrossOver VS WineBottler

     

    • Almost everyone thinks CrossOver is a great WineBottler alternative.

    • CrossOver is the most popular commercial alternative to WineBottler.

    • CrossOver is Paid and ProprietaryWineBottler is Free and Open Source
  10. Mythic icon

    Mythic

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    An open-source Epic Games Launcher alternative and normal game launcher for macOS written in Swift. We started this project to create a GUI frontend for Legendary and to play Windows games using game porting toolkit by Apple.

    48 Mythic alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Mythic screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Game Launcher
    6. Discord icon  Discord integration

    Mythic VS WineBottler

     
  11. Portable Virtualbox icon

    Portable Virtualbox

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    Portable-VirtualBox is a free and open source software tool that lets you run any operating system from a usb stick without separate installation. It unpacks and adjusts the paths and configuration of VirtualBox so it will run portably.

    39 Portable Virtualbox alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Portable Virtualbox screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Discontinued.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Container Virtualization
    3.  Portable
    4.  GNU/linux-libre

    Portable Virtualbox VS WineBottler

     

    • Portable Virtualbox is the most popular Windows alternative to WineBottler.

    • Portable Virtualbox is Free and Open SourceWineBottler is also Free and Open Source
    • Portable Virtualbox is LightweightWineBottler is not according to our users
  12. WineGUI icon

    WineGUI

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    At last, a user-friendly WINE graphical interface.

    41 WineGUI alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wine
    WineGUI screenshot 1

    WineGUI Features

    1.  Graphical User Interface

    WineGUI VS WineBottler

     
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    WineZGUI

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    WineZGUI (pronounced Wine-Zee-Goo-Eee) is a wine frontend for playing windows games with wine easily. It is a collection of Bash scripts for Wine Prefix Management and Linux Desktop Integration for easier wine gaming experience using Zenity.

    41 WineZGUI alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    WineZGUI screenshot 1

    WineZGUI Features

    1.  Run Windows software

    WineZGUI VS WineBottler

     
  14. Darling icon

    Darling

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    Run macOS applications on Linux.

    28 Darling alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Darling Features

    1.  macOS-like

    Darling VS WineBottler

     
  15. Goldberg Emulator icon

    Goldberg Emulator

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    Steam emulator that emulates steam online features. Lets you play games that use the steam multiplayer APIs on a LAN without steam or an internet connection.

    31 Goldberg Emulator alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
    Goldberg Emulator screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Gaming-focused

    Features

    1.  Local multiplayer
    2.  LAN

    Goldberg Emulator VS WineBottler

     
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