WinApps Alternatives

WinApps is described as 'Enables use of Windows applications, including Microsoft Office and Adobe tools, directly in Linux environments with seamless GNOME, KDE, and Nautilus integration' and is a compatibility layer tool in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to WinApps for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Flathub, Wine and Flatpak apps. The best WinApps alternative is Wine, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WinApps are WinBoat, Proton, Bottles and PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac.

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  1. Winetricks icon

    Winetricks

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

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

     3 likes

    This is Hangover, a project started by André Zwing and Stefan Dösinger in 2016 to run (x86_64)/x86_32 Windows applications on aarch64/(ppc64le)/x86_64 Wine. (Architectures in brackets are currently not supported).

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
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  4. PortProton icon

    PortProton

     2 likes

    Project designed to make it easy and convenient to run Windows games on Linux for both beginners and advanced users. The project strives to make launching games (and other software) as simple as possible, but at the same time provides flexible settings for advanced users.

    33 PortProton alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    PortProton screenshot 1
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    Parallels Desktop

    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.

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    WineCharm

     2 likes

    WineCharm is a graphical user interface (GUI) application designed to simplify running and managing Windows applications on Linux using Wine. Built with Python and GTK4/Libadwaita, it provides an intuitive interface for launching .exe and .

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Python
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  7. Karton icon

    Karton

     4 likes

    Run Linux programs on macOS, a different Linux distro, or a different architecture.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
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  9. Vineyard icon

    Vineyard

     6 likes

    Vineyard is a collection of tools and libraries designed to make managing Windows programs on Linux easier. More specifically, it aims to improve the integration of Wine and the Free Desktop and to make it easier to create programs and tools that integrate with Wine.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Vineyard screenshot 1
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    Sikarugir

     1 like

    Tool for running and packaging Windows apps or games on macOS 10.15.4+ with Wine, enabling users to choose DirectX backends such as Metal, Vulkan, D3DMetal, VKD3D, DXVK, DXMT, and experimental D9VK for broad compatibility and enhanced performance.

    33 Sikarugir alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. WinConn icon

    WinConn

     3 likes

    WinConn simplifies creation, management and desktop integration of remote windows applications in Ubuntu Linux. It uses RemoteApp technology, implemented by FreeRDP project to provide seamless user experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    WinConn screenshot 1
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  12. WinOnX 64 icon

    WinOnX 64

     4 likes

    Run your Windows applications on OSX without the need of buying a Windows license.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • DE flagGermany
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    A list of installed Windows programs
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  13. Wine PyQt5 icon

    Wine PyQt5

     1 like

    User Interface for Managing Wine.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Wine PyQt5 screenshot 1
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  14. Turbo.net for Mac icon

    Turbo.net for Mac

     1 like

    Turbo.net for Mac runs PC apps on your Mac without having to install a Virtual Machine.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
    Run IE and PC browsers on Mac
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    protonup

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    CLI program and API to automate the installation and update of GloriousEggroll's Proton-GE

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wine
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