WineGUI AlternativesCompatibility Layer Tools and other similar apps like WineGUI

WineGUI is described as 'At last, a user-friendly WINE graphical interface' and is a compatibility layer tool in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to WineGUI for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Flathub, Wine and Android apps. The best WineGUI alternative is Wine, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WineGUI are Lutris, RetroArch, Proton and PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac.

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  1. Wine icon
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    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.

    42 Wine alternatives
    Wine screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

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

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

    • Wine is Free and Open SourceWineGUI is also Free and Open Source
    • Wine is LightweightWineGUI is not according to our users
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    Lutris

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    Lutris is an open source gaming platform for GNU/Linux. It allows you to gather and manage (install, configure and launch) all your games acquired from any source, in a single interface.

    49 Lutris alternatives
    Lutris screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    Lutris' main window

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Game Launcher
    2.  Custom Scripts
    3.  Multi System Emulator
    4.  Compatibility Layer
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    Lutris iconWineGUI Icon

    Lutris VS WineGUI

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    • Lutris is the most popular Web-based alternative to WineGUI.

    • Lutris is Free and Open SourceWineGUI is also Free and Open Source
    • Lutris is LightweightWineGUI is not according to our users
  4. RetroArch icon
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    RetroArch

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    RetroArch is a graphical frontend for emulators, game engines, and media players.

    148 RetroArch alternatives
    Main view

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • iPad
    • OpenPandora
    • Steam
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    Online updater
    Screen keyboard
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    Playlist

    RetroArch Features

    1.  Multi System Emulator
    2.  Multiplatform
    3.  Emulation
    4.  Controller Support
    5.  Modular System
    6.  Gameboy emulation
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Variety
    9.  Rewind button
    10.  Portable
    RetroArch iconWineGUI Icon

    RetroArch VS WineGUI

    Is RetroArch a good alternative to WineGUI?
     

    • RetroArch is the most popular Windows, iPhone & iPad alternative to WineGUI.

    • RetroArch is Free and Open SourceWineGUI is also Free and Open Source
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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
    Proton screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    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 iconWineGUI Icon

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  7. PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac icon
    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
    PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Wine
    • FreeBSD

    PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac Features

    1.  Run Windows software
    2.  Run Windows Games
    3.  Ad-free
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    PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac iconWineGUI Icon

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  8. Bottles icon
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    Bottles

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    Easily manage wineprefix on Linux.

    38 Bottles alternatives
    Main screenshot, showing three windows; the main window, an application window, and the New Bottle window.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Screenshot of the Settings window, with multiple settings to tweak the Windows environment.
    Screenshot of the Dependencies window, with multiple dependencies listed with an install button next to them.
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    Screenshot of the Installers window, with the listing of multiple Windows programs (such as Battle.net or GOG Galaxy), their ProtonDB rating, and an install button.

    Bottles Features

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

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  10. Whisky icon
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    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.

    32 Whisky alternatives
    Whisky screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Wine
    • Homebrew

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Run Windows software
    Whisky screenshot 1
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    Whisky iconWineGUI Icon

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  11. CrossOver icon
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    CrossOver

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    CrossOver allows you to install many popular Windows applications and games on your Intel OS X Mac or Linux computer.

    41 CrossOver alternatives
    CrossOver screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Chrome OS

    CrossOver Features

    1.  Compatibility Layer
    2.  Run Windows software
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    CrossOver iconWineGUI Icon

    CrossOver VS WineGUI

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    • CrossOver is the most popular commercial alternative to WineGUI.

    • CrossOver is Paid and ProprietaryWineGUI is Free and Open Source
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    GameHub

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    Games library manager. Supports: Steam, GOG, Humble Bundle, Humble Trove, Wine and RetroArch.

    37 GameHub alternatives
    GameHub allows to view, download, install, run and uninstall games from supported sources.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flatpak
    GameHub supports non-native games as well as native games for Linux. It supports multiple compatibility layers for non-native games: Wine / Proton DOSBox RetroArch ScummVM It also allows to add custom emulators. GameHub supports WineWrap — a set of preconfigured wrappers for supported games.
    GameHub supports multiple game sources and services: Steam GOG Humble Bundle Humble Trove Locally installed games can also be added to GameHub.
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    GameHub makes storing and managing your DRM-free game collection easier. Download installers, DLCs and bonus content and GameHub will save your downloads according to settings.

    GameHub Features

    1. Steam icon  Import from Steam
    2. GOG.com icon  Import from GoG
    3.  Multi System Emulator
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Controller Support
    6.  Proton support for linux
    7.  Gameboy emulation
    8.  Flatpak
    GameHub iconWineGUI Icon

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  13. Mythic icon
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    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.

    47 Mythic alternatives
    Mythic screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    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 iconWineGUI Icon

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  14. Pegasus icon
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    Pegasus

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    Pegasus is a graphical frontend for browsing your game library (especially retro games) and launching them from one place. It's focusing on customizability, cross platform support (including embedded devices) and high performance.

    38 Pegasus alternatives
    Pegasus screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi

    Pegasus Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Game Launcher
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    Pegasus iconWineGUI Icon

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  15. Antstream Arcade icon
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    Antstream Arcade

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    Discover a lifetime of gaming, the ultimate retro gaming experience with Antstream Arcade. Dive into a vast collection of over 1300 classic games, with new titles added every week.

    54 Antstream Arcade alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Epic Games Store
    • Playstation
    • Xbox

    Antstream Arcade Features

    1.  Online Gaming
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    Antstream Arcade iconWineGUI Icon

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