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WineGUI

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Spec score 7.7 #8 of 26 in Windows Compatibility Layers

What it is

WineGUI is a graphical Linux manager for Wine, the compatibility layer used to run Windows applications. A guided setup creates machines that users can edit, remove, or clone. For each machine, WineGUI can download and switch among Vanilla, Staging, Staging-TkG, Wine-Proton, and GE-Proton runners. It lists applications with search and can add desktop or menu shortcuts. The configuration window can install software such as DirectX and DXVK, while quick actions run a program, open the C: drive, simulate a reboot, or stop all processes. WineGUI also manages GE-Proton through a UMU launcher, including Proton initialization and protonfixes, without requiring Steam. GE-Proton is available for win64/WoW64 bottles; a true 32-bit bottle requires a regular Wine runner. Packages include AppImage, DEB, RPM, compressed tar.gz binaries, and a source archive. The host needs Wine v9 or later, which the AppImage does not include. The repository is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and provides issue tracking and contribution instructions on GitHub.

Spec sheet

Purpose
WineGUI is a graphical manager for Wine, a compatibility layer that runs Windows applications under Linux.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Integrations
WineGUI integrates with GE-Proton through a managed UMU launcher and handles Proton initialization and protonfixes without requiring Steam.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
The GitHub repository identifies the project license as AGPL-3.0.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Maker
The GitLab project page identifies Melroy van den Berg in its copyright notice; no headquarters or founding date was stated on the opened pages.Read 9 Oct 2026 · gitlab.melroy.org
Application controls
WineGUI lists applications per machine with search and can add desktop or menu shortcuts.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Application management
Each machine has a searchable application list, with options to add desktop or menu shortcuts.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Bottle setup
A step-by-step wizard creates new machines, and users can edit, remove, or clone them.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Download verification
WineGUI says its managed UMU launcher is downloaded and checksum-verified, with recovery and atomic updates.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Downloads
Linux packages include AppImage, DEB, RPM, and compressed tar.gz binaries, as well as a source archive.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
GE-Proton limit
GE-Proton is offered for win64/WoW64 bottles; true 32-bit bottles require a regular Wine runner.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
GE-Proton support
WineGUI manages a non-Steam runtime for GE-Proton, which is available for win64/WoW64 bottles; Steam is not required.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Launch controls
One-button actions can run a program, open the C: drive, simulate a reboot, or kill all processes.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
License and support
The repository is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and provides issue tracking and contribution instructions on GitHub.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Linux packages
The project provides AppImage, DEB, RPM, and compressed binary tar.gz packages, plus source archives.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Machine setup
A step-by-step wizard creates machines, and users can edit, remove, or clone them.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Package trust
Official release DEBs install the WineGUI repository key and a dedicated signed APT source on supported distributions.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Platform support
The README describes WineGUI packages and installation for Linux distributions, including Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, and related derivatives.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Runtime requirement
Wine version 9 or higher must be installed on the host.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security and updates
The project describes a signed APT repository and says official release DEBs install its repository key and a package-specific Signed-By source.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Software configuration
The configuration window can install additional software such as DirectX and DXVK with one click.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Software installation
Its configure window can install additional software such as DirectX and DXVK with one click.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Wine runners
Users can download and switch among Vanilla, Staging, Staging-TkG, Wine-Proton, and GE-Proton runners per machine.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Wine versions
Users can download and switch between Vanilla, Staging, Staging-TkG, Wine-Proton, and GE-Proton runners per machine.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

WineGUI Free No paid plans or pricing stated on the opened pages Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Creates, edits, removes, and clones machines
  • Supports five listed Wine runner types
  • Can install DirectX and DXVK
  • GE-Proton management does not require Steam
  • Packages include AppImage, DEB, RPM, and tar.gz

Limits

  • Host must have Wine v9 or higher
  • AppImage does not bundle Wine
  • GE-Proton does not support true 32-bit bottles

Who it suits

WineGUI suits Linux users who want a graphical way to manage Wine machines, runners, and Windows applications. It is also relevant to users managing GE-Proton outside Steam, provided their bottle architecture fits its limits.

Verdict

WineGUI provides machine and runner management alongside application controls and software setup. Before installing, account for the host Wine requirement and use a regular Wine runner for true 32-bit bottles.

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