Winetricks AlternativesCompatibility Layer Tools and other similar apps like Winetricks

Winetricks is described as 'Easy way to work around problems in Wine' and is a compatibility layer tool in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Winetricks for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Wine, Windows and Flathub apps. The best Winetricks alternative is Wine, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Winetricks are Proton, PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac, ReactOS and Bottles.

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Winetricks alternatives page was last updated Jun 15, 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.

    45 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 Winetricks

     

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

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

    • Wine is Free and Open SourceWinetricks is also Free and Open Source
    • Wine is LightweightWinetricks 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.

    39 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 Winetricks

     
  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.

    42 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 Winetricks

     
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    CrossOver

    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 vir...

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    ReactOS

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    ReactOS™ is a FOSS effort to develop a quality operating system based on the architecture of Microsoft® Windows™ NT family of operating systems, that is compatible with applications and drivers written for it (NT4, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 7).

    193 ReactOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • ReactOS
    ReactOS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Windows XP Compatibility
    2.  Run Windows software
    3.  Nt kernel
    4.  Windows-like
    5.  Support for BTRFS
    6.  Community-based
    7.  Windows Compatible

    ReactOS VS Winetricks

     

    • ReactOS is the most popular Windows alternative to Winetricks.

    • ReactOS is Free and Open SourceWinetricks is also Free and Open Source
    • ReactOS is LightweightWinetricks is not according to our users
  7. 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 Winetricks

     
  8. Parallels Desktop icon

    Parallels Desktop

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    Virtualization software for running Windows, Linux, and other OSes on Mac. Supports Windows 11 on Apple Silicon, resource adjustments, and seamless app access and file sharing between OS environments.

    56 Parallels Desktop alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Chrome OS
    Parallels Desktop screenshot 1

    Parallels Desktop Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    4.  Run Windows software
    5.  Support for Apple M1
    6.  Drag and Drop
    7. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Microsoft Office integration

    Parallels Desktop VS Winetricks

     

    • Parallels Desktop is the most popular commercial alternative to Winetricks.

    • Parallels Desktop is Paid and ProprietaryWinetricks is Free and Open Source
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    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.

    43 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 Winetricks

     
  11. 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.

    32 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 Winetricks

     
  12. 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.

    47 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 Winetricks

     
  13. Windows Subsystem for Linux icon

    Windows Subsystem for Linux

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    The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a new Windows 10 feature that enables you to run native Linux command-line tools directly on Windows.

    33 Windows Subsystem for Linux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Windows Subsystem for Linux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Linux on Windows

    Windows Subsystem for Linux VS Winetricks

     
  14. 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 Winetricks

     
  15. WineBottler icon

    WineBottler

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    WineBottler is an App to manage and wrap your Windows apps into convenient OS X apps. WineBottler helps you with running Windows programs on OS X.

    34 WineBottler alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Wine
    WineBottler screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The application has not been updated for almost three years: https://bitbucket.org/winebottler/winebottler/src/master/, https://bitbucket.org/winebottler/winebottler/src/master/It also does not support the latest versions of macOS: https://www.reddit.com/r/winehq/comments/j43ziq/comment/g7gqpk5/

    WineBottler Features

    1.  Run in existing prefix

    WineBottler VS Winetricks

     
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