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Windows (dockur)WinBoat
Free

The container is free; Windows licensing is the user's responsibility.

 Free

Free, with source code published on GitHub.

Linux, Self-hosted Linux
  • Automatic Windows download and hands-free installation
  • Near-native speed with KVM acceleration
  • Windows apps appear integrated with the Linux desktop
  • Graphical app rather than manual scripts
  • Needs a host with KVM support for good performance
  • Windows license terms still apply to the guest
  • Depends on a full Windows guest running in the background
  • Linux only
Self-hosted Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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