PlayOnLinux
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VisitPlayOnLinux vs WineGUI
What both publish
| Fact | PlayOnLinux | WineGUI |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The download page says PlayOnLinux mainly relies on WineHQ and thanks the ScummVM and DOSBox projects. | WineGUI integrates with GE-Proton through a managed UMU launcher and handles Proton initialization and protonfixes without requiring Steam. |
| License | PlayOnLinux is free software. | The GitHub repository identifies the project license as AGPL-3.0. |
| Purpose | PlayOnLinux lets users install and use numerous games and applications designed for Microsoft Windows. | WineGUI is a graphical manager for Wine, a compatibility layer that runs Windows applications under Linux. |
PlayOnLinux plans
- FreeFree
- PlayOnLinuxFree
WineGUI plans
- WineGUIFree
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.
Pick WineGUI if…
WineGUI suits Linux users who want to manage Wine machines and Windows applications through a graphical interface. It may also suit users who want to configure GE-Proton without Steam, provided they do not need a true 32-bit GE-Proton bottle.