ProtonUp-Qt

Linux app that installs and manages GE-Proton and Wine builds for Steam, Lutris and others.

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Alternatives ranked: 4
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About ProtonUp-Qt

ProtonUp-Qt is a small Linux app for installing community builds of Proton and Wine into the game launchers you already use. Steam ships Valve's own Proton, but many players switch some games to GE-Proton or other forks that carry extra fixes for video playback and specific titles. ProtonUp-Qt lists the launchers it finds on your system, including Steam and Lutris, shows which versions are installed, and downloads or removes them in a couple of clicks, so you don't have to unpack archives into hidden folders by hand. It also handles tools such as Luxtorpeda and Boxtron that swap in native engines for some games. It's free and open source under the GPLv3, written in Python with Qt, and distributed as an AppImage and on Flathub. It's especially popular on the Steam Deck in desktop mode. On its own it doesn't run anything: you still need a launcher to play.

Best for: Linux and Steam Deck gamers who want GE-Proton without copying files by hand.

What works

Installs GE-Proton and similar builds in a couple of clicks
Works with several launchers, including Steam and Lutris
Lightweight and easy to use in Steam Deck desktop mode

Why people leave

Linux only
Only a manager; it doesn't configure individual games
Fewer extras than ProtonPlus, such as scheduled updates

Top ProtonUp-Qt alternatives

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1
ProtonPlus
Supports more launchers and tool types, with scheduled background updates and gamepad navigation.
66.5
2
Lutris
Has its own runner manager for Wine builds, so Lutris users may not need a separate tool.
52.2
3
Heroic Games Launcher
Its built-in Wine Manager downloads Proton-GE and Wine-GE itself for the games it launches.
50.3
4
Protontricks
Applies Winetricks fixes to a specific Steam game's prefix when a new Proton build isn't enough.
40.0

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ProtonUp-Qt: common questions

Is ProtonUp-Qt free?

Yes. ProtonUp-Qt is free, open-source software.

Is ProtonUp-Qt open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at DavidoTek/ProtonUp-Qt.

What platforms does ProtonUp-Qt run on?

ProtonUp-Qt is available for Linux.

What are the best alternatives to ProtonUp-Qt?

The highest-ranked ProtonUp-Qt alternatives right now are ProtonPlus, Lutris and Heroic Games Launcher. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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ProtonUp-Qt facts

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License: GPL-3.0; Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “License: GPL-3.0 (GNU General Public License v3.0).”
Supported tools: GE-Proton, Luxtorpeda, Wine-GE and more; Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “Description: Install and manage GE-Proton, Luxtorpeda & more for Steam and Wine-GE & more for Lutris with this graphical user interface..”
Packages: AppImage, Flatpak; Checked Oct 25, 2026davidotek.github.io(opens source in a new tab); “Get ProtonUp-Qt Screenshots Dark Theme Light Theme Download ProtonUp-Qt Download the ProtonUp-Qt AppImage/Flatpak.”
Built with: Python 3 and Qt 6; Checked Oct 25, 2026davidotek.github.io(opens source in a new tab); “Based on AUNaseef's ProtonUp, made with Python 3 and Qt 6.”