Winlator AlternativesCompatibility Layer Tools and other similar apps like Winlator

Winlator is described as 'In this digital age, our smartphones and tablets have become indispensable tools for both work and play. While Android offers a vast ecosystem of apps, it has often left users longing for the convenience of their favorite Windows applications. But fear not!' and is a compatibility layer tool in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Winlator for a variety of platforms, including Android, Linux, Mac, Android Tablet and Flathub apps. The best Winlator alternative is Wine, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Winlator are Lutris, Pluvia, CrossOver and GameNative.

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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.

    48 Wine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Flathub
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    • Wine is the most popular Android, Mac, Linux & Android Tablet alternative to Winlator.

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

    • Wine is Free and Open SourceWinlator is also Free and Open Source
    • Wine is Privacy focusedWinlator 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.

    62 Lutris alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
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    • Lutris is the most popular Web-based alternative to Winlator.

    • Lutris is Free and Open SourceWinlator is also Free and Open Source
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    Pluvia

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    A lightweight unofficial Steam client for Android with the ability to play DRM-Free games from your account and chat with friends.

    9 Pluvia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
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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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    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.

    45 CrossOver alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
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    • CrossOver is the most popular commercial alternative to Winlator.

    • CrossOver is Paid and ProprietaryWinlator is Free and Open Source
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    GameHub (PC games on Android)

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    GameHub breaks the barriers between mobile and desktop platforms, and provides complete support for Windows games to run on Android through high-precision compatibility design. Users do not need additional equipment or complex configurations, just one click to experience a true...

    4 GameHub (PC games on Android) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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  10. Winlator@Frost icon

    Winlator@Frost

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    Winlator@Frost is an Android application that lets you to run Windows (x86_64) applications with Wine and Box86/Box64. Originally modified from Brunodev85.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
     
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    MiceWine

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

    46 MiceWine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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    GameFusion

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    GameFusion supports a wide range of Windows games, including 2D and 3D titles, using DirectX. Our platform is optimized for complex graphics and high-performance demands, making it suitable for indie games, AAA titles, and more.

    9 GameFusion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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    Xodos

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    it's a fully fledged X server with termux and winlator touch controls together in one App. It is built with Android NDK.

    7 Xodos alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Bochs

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    Bochs is a highly portable open source IA-32 (x86) PC emulator written in C++, that runs on most popular platforms. It includes emulation of the Intel x86 CPU, common I/O devices, and a custom BIOS. Currently, Bochs can be compiled to emulate a 386, 486...

    38 Bochs alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Bochs is the most popular Windows alternative to Winlator.

    • Bochs is Free and Open SourceWinlator is also Free and Open Source
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