D7VK vs Porting Kit
D7VK
github.com
Porting Kit
portingkit.comSide by side
| Figure | D7VK | Porting Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 0 | 1 |
| Spec score · Game Compatibility Layers | 7.5 (#12) | 7.3 (#17) |
| Compatibility limits | Games that mix older Direct3D or DirectDraw with GDI are generally not expected to work properly. | The maker gives no warranty that a game port will work on a user's computer and recommends checking its video card ranking. |
| Distribution | The README directs users to download the latest release or compile the project manually. | The terms say ports created with Porting Kit are for personal use, and distribution requires the maker's approval. |
| Purpose | D7VK is a Vulkan-based translation layer for Direct3D 7, 6, 5, and 3 applications running on Linux with Wine. | Porting Kit uses Wineskin technology to install games and apps compiled for Microsoft Windows in macOS. |
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In their own words
Porting Kit
Porting Kit is a free macOS application that uses Wineskin technology to install games and apps compiled for Microsoft Windows. Its instructions cover installing games from sources including GOG, Steam, Origin, Uplay, GamersGate, and CD/DVD. For Steam ports, Porting Kit can install the Windows Steam client on the Mac, after which users sign in and download games. The download page offers Porting Kit 7 for macOS 12.0 and later, and the maker says Apple Silicon support is growing with newer engines and macOS versions. The download page recommends watching a tutorial before installing game ports. The maker does not guarantee that a port will work on a particular computer and recommends checking its video card ranking. The terms say the app should be used to install legitimate app copies, with an exception stated for abandonware. Ports are for personal use; distribution requires the maker's approval. The terms also say the app may collect video card and macOS details for rankings and Google Analytics, while stating it does not obtain or share other information from the Mac.