QEMU AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Compatibility Layer Tools

The best Compatibility Layer alternative to QEMU is WinBoat, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to QEMU and three of them are Compatibility Layer Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Compatibility Layer Tool alternatives to QEMU are Parallels Desktop and box86.

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  1. WinBoat icon

    WinBoat

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    Runs Windows applications, individual apps, or full desktops inside Linux with native OS-level integration, sleek interface, advanced filesystem sharing, smartcard passthrough, and resource monitoring while supporting simple installation and ongoing feature updates.

    52 WinBoat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Docker
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  4. box86 icon

    box86

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    x86 userspace emulator for ARM-based Linux machines. Enable the running of 32-bit x86 software on ARM-based PCs.

    5 box86 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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