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Fling UI vs TrainerBridge
Both stand on game trainers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Linux
Fling UI provides a controller-oriented way to manage Windows trainers for Steam games through Proton on Linux. Its platform limits, prerequisites and single-player safety warning are important considerations.
Visit Fling UI Free plan Linux
TrainerBridge links separate trainer executables with Steam games running under Proton and can back up prefixes before changes. Compatibility depends on each game's setup, and its maker advises against multiplayer use.
Visit TrainerBridgeThe facts
| Fling UI | TrainerBridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | github.com |
| On game trainers | #19 of 30 | #23 of 30 |
Fling UI: what it does well
- Free plan and MIT license.
- Controller and keyboard navigation are provided.
- Supports Flatpak Steam and custom library paths.
- Installs in the user's home directory without root.
What to know first
- Native Linux trainer executables are unsupported.
- Requires Steam, Proton and several runtime tools.
- Online or anti-cheat systems may ban accounts.
- Third-party trainer executables may be unsafe.
TrainerBridge: what it does well
- Detects each game's Proton version and compatdata prefix.
- Supports native, Snap, and Flatpak Steam packages.
- Can back up prefixes before changes.
- Free and open source.
What to know first
- Available for Linux only.
- Does not include or download trainers.
- Prefix component compatibility varies by game and setup.
- Maker advises against online or competitive multiplayer use.
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