Moonshine
5.2#23 in windows compatibility layersmacOS
VisitMoonshine vs PlayOnLinux
PlayOnLinux
7.2#2 in windows compatibility layersFree planFree planLinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Moonshine | PlayOnLinux |
|---|---|---|
| License | The repository lists GPL-3.0 as its license. | PlayOnLinux is free software. |
| Project origin | Moonshine is a fork of Whisky, which the README says was archived in May 2025. | Launchpad records the PlayOnLinux project as registered on 17 November 2007. |
| Purpose | Moonshine is a native SwiftUI Wine wrapper for running Windows games and apps on a Mac. | PlayOnLinux lets users install and use numerous games and applications designed for Microsoft Windows. |
Moonshine plans
No prices published.
PlayOnLinux plans
- FreeFree
- PlayOnLinuxFree
Pick Moonshine if…
It is aimed at Apple Silicon Mac users who want a graphical way to run Windows applications or games. It also suits developers willing to build from source with Xcode 16 or later.
Pick PlayOnLinux if…
It suits Linux and macOS users seeking to install Windows games or applications without owning a Windows license. Users should check the stated compatibility and performance limits before relying on it for a particular program.