Tech riderRev. 2 Oct 2026
PlayOnLinux
- 1Runs onLinux, Mac
- 2CostsFree plan
2 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: playonlinux.com
Overview
PlayOnLinux is ranked #5 of 27 in game compatibility layers on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS. There is a free plan.
PlayOnLinux plans and pricing
All plansPlayOnLinux Free Not all games are supported · occasional performance decrease playonlinux.com · 2 Oct 2026
Compared on game compatibility layers
- Free plan
- Yesplayonlinux.com
Facts
- Purpose
- PlayOnLinux lets users install and use numerous games and applications designed for Microsoft Windows.playonlinux.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Cost
- The project describes PlayOnLinux as a cost-free solution.playonlinux.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Windows license
- Users do not need to own a Windows license to use PlayOnLinux.playonlinux.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Wine foundation
- PlayOnLinux is based on Wine and hides Wine’s complexity from users.playonlinux.com · 2 Oct 2026
- License
- PlayOnLinux is free software.playonlinux.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Technology
- PlayOnLinux uses Bash and Python.playonlinux.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Compatibility limit
- Not all games are supported, although the manual installation module can be used.playonlinux.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Performance limit
- The project reports occasional performance decreases, including less-fluid images and less-detailed graphics.playonlinux.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Current release
- The website lists version 4.3.4 as the latest version.playonlinux.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Supported systems
- The PlayOnLinux and PlayOnMac 4 repository lists GNU/Linux and macOS as supported operating systems.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The download page says PlayOnLinux mainly relies on WineHQ and thanks the ScummVM and DOSBox projects.playonlinux.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Installation packages
- The download page provides a generic tar.gz package and distribution instructions for Arch Linux, Debian, Fedora, Frugalware, and Ubuntu.playonlinux.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can get help through the documentation and forums, and can contact the team by email at [email protected].playonlinux.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Developer resources
- The project wiki includes tutorials, installation-script guides, command and API documentation, and advanced topics.wiki.playonlinux.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The legal notice says PlayOnLinux does not sell personal data and uses it only as necessary or for statistics and analysis.playonlinux.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Security and compliance
- The legal notice says the site is hosted in the European Union under GDPR requirements and uses firewalls, pseudonymization, encryption, and passwords to protect personal data.playonlinux.com · 2 Oct 2026
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Sources
- playonlinux.com/en/· checked 2 Oct 2026
- github.com/PlayOnLinux/POL-POM-4· checked 2 Oct 2026
- playonlinux.com/en/download.html· checked 2 Oct 2026
- wiki.playonlinux.com/index.php/Home· checked 2 Oct 2026
- playonlinux.com/legal.html· checked 2 Oct 2026