Best Windows compatibility tools
Apps that let you run Windows software on a Mac or Linux computer without a Windows licence.
6 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All Windows compatibility tools
- Alternatives to Bottles
A Linux app that runs Windows programs and games in separate, managed Wine environments.
Open sourceLinux - Alternatives to ProtonUp-Qt
Linux app that installs and manages GE-Proton and Wine builds for Steam, Lutris and others.
Open sourceLinux - Alternatives to ProtonPlus
Linux app for installing and updating Proton, Wine, DXVK and VKD3D across game launchers.
Open sourceLinux - Alternatives to Faugus Launcher
Lightweight Linux launcher for running Windows games through Proton and UMU-Launcher.
Open sourceLinux - Alternatives to PortProton
Linux tool for running Windows games and launchers through Proton with ready-made settings.
Open sourceLinux - Alternatives to Protontricks
Runs Winetricks and Windows tools inside the Proton prefixes of your Steam games on Linux.
Open sourceLinux
Our picks by need
Best for most people
BottlesBest for a free option
ProtonUp-QtBest for open source
ProtonPlusBest for Linux
Faugus LauncherCommon questions
What are the best Windows compatibility tools?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading Windows compatibility tools right now are Bottles, ProtonUp-Qt, ProtonPlus, Faugus Launcher and PortProton.
Are there free Windows compatibility tools?
Yes. Bottles (open source), ProtonUp-Qt (open source), ProtonPlus (open source), Faugus Launcher (open source) and PortProton (open source) have a free option, out of 6 free or freemium apps we track.
Which Windows compatibility tools are open source?
Bottles, ProtonUp-Qt, ProtonPlus, Faugus Launcher, PortProton and Protontricks.