playonmac ☆

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Description:
Allows installation and use of software designed for Windows

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 4.4.4@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: wine windows-emulation gaming compatibility macos

Install: brew install --cask playonmac

About:
PlayOnMac is a free, open-source GUI built on top of Wine that simplifies installing and running Windows applications and games on macOS. It provides pre-configured installers for popular software and manages separate virtual drives to ensure application compatibility and stability without needing a Windows license.

Key Features:

One-click installers for popular Windows applications
Management of multiple Wine versions and virtual drives
Graphical interface for configuring Wine settings
No Windows license required

Use Cases:

Running Windows-only games on macOS
Using legacy Windows business software on a Mac
Developing and testing Windows applications in a macOS environment

Alternatives:

CrossOver – A paid, commercial alternative with professional support and optimized performance.
Wine – The underlying command-line engine that PlayOnMac provides a graphical interface for.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:47pm	4.4.4	0	VERSION_BUMP	6ac0c53e
Jul 2, 2023 9:41am	4.3.3	0	VERSION_BUMP	4323b335