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Proton vs Wine: catalog facts
Proton	Wine
Free Free and open source, distributed through Steam.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	macOS, Linux
Integrated into Steam with no setup Bundles DXVK and other translation layers	Runs Windows programs without a Windows licence or virtual machine Works on Linux, macOS and BSD
Linux only Tied to the Steam client for normal use	Not every Windows program works, and some need manual tweaks Configuration can be fiddly for newcomers
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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