WineD3D AlternativesCompatibility Layer Tools and other similar apps like WineD3D

WineD3D is described as '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' and is a compatibility layer tool in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to WineD3D for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Wine, Flathub and Mac apps. The best WineD3D alternative is Wine, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WineD3D are Proton, DXVK, Proton GE and ProtonPlus.

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WineD3D alternatives page was last updated Jan 2, 2025
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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.

    44 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 WineD3D

     

    • Wine is the most popular Android, Mac, Linux & Android Tablet alternative to WineD3D.

    • Wine is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to WineD3D.

    • Wine is Free and Open SourceWineD3D is Free and Proprietary
    • Wine is LightweightWineD3D is not according to our users
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    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 WineD3D

     

  4. DXVK

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    A Vulkan-based translation layer for D3D9, D3D10 and D3D11, which can be used on Linux with Wine.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wine

    DXVK Features

    1.  Run Windows software
    2.  Emulation
    3.  Run Windows Games
    4.  In-Game Overlay
    5.  FPS counter

    DXVK VS WineD3D

     

  5. Proton GE

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    This is my build of Proton with the most recent bleeding-edge Proton Experimental WINE.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wine

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  6. ProtonPlus icon

    ProtonPlus

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    A simple Wine and Proton-based compatibility tools manager.

    41 ProtonPlus alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Fedora
    • Wine
    • Flatpak
    • Proton
    • Vala
    • Nix Package Manager
    ProtonPlus screenshot 1

    ProtonPlus Features

    1.  Gtk

    ProtonPlus VS WineD3D

     
  7. MiceWine icon

    MiceWine

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

    43 MiceWine alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    MiceWine Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Run Windows software

    MiceWine VS WineD3D

     
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    Protontricks

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    A wrapper that does winetricks things for Proton enabled games, requires Winetricks.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Python
    • Flatpak
    Protontricks screenshot 1

    Protontricks VS WineD3D

     
  10. ProtonUp-Qt icon

    ProtonUp-Qt

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    Install and manage GE-Proton, Luxtorpeda & more for Steam and Wine-GE & more for Lutris with this graphical user interface.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    ProtonUp-Qt screenshot 1

    ProtonUp-Qt VS WineD3D

     
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    Winetricks

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    Winetricks is an easy way to work around problems in Wine.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Gentoo
    • Fedora
    • Wine
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • FreeBSD
    • MacPorts
    • Homebrew
    • Slackware

    Winetricks VS WineD3D

     
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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    D8VK screenshot 1

    D8VK VS WineD3D

     

    • D8VK is the most popular Windows alternative to WineD3D.

    • D8VK is Free and Open SourceWineD3D is Free and Proprietary

  13. Direct3D 9-to-11

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    This project is an attempt to convert Direct3D 9 programs to Direct3D 11. It reimplements the d3d9.dll, which contains the core D3D9 interfaces.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Direct3D 9-to-11 VS WineD3D

     

  14. Proton Sarek

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    Compatibility tool for Steam Play based on Wine and additional components.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Proton Sarek VS WineD3D

     
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