bbLean Alternatives
bbLean is described as 'is the lean version of Blackbox for Windows. It tries to keep balance between features and complexity, to give you some efficient means within a compact shell' and is an app in the OS & Utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to bbLean for Windows. The best alternative is Cairo Shell, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like bbLean are WindowBlinds (Paid), BB4Win (Free, Open Source), Emerge Desktop (Free, Open Source) and SharpEnviro (Free, Open Source).
- Cairo is a desktop environment for Windows. Its goal is to develop a desktop experience that increases productivity and advances current technology standards. View 35 alternatives to Cairo Shell
- WindowBlinds is a computer program that allows users to skin the Windows graphical user interface. View 9 alternatives to WindowBlinds
- BB4Win (Blackbox for Windows) is an alternative shell for Microsoft Windows. The program aims to emulate the look and feel of a Linux based desktop. View 16 alternatives to BB4Win
- Emerge Desktop is a replacement Windows "shell" (the desktop environment normally provided by Windows Explorer) for Windows 2000 and above. View 19 alternatives to Emerge Desktop
Discontinued
Emerge Desktop is no longer maintained. Last version, 6.1.3, released in 2012, and the source code are still available on SourceForge
- Free • Open Source
- Windows
- SharpEnviro (or SharpE) is an open source shell replacement system for Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. View 18 alternatives to SharpEnviro
Discontinued
As of december 2011 the SharpEnviro project is no longer under active development. All files provided come without any warranty or support! It is uncertain if or how well the previously released versions of SharpEnviro will work with any new or updated Windows system after Windows 7 Service Pack 1.
- Free • Open Source
- Windows
- Talisman Desktop is a configurable Windows shell replacement introduced in 1997 by Lighttek Software. View 20 alternatives to Talisman Desktop
- The SphereXP is a 3D desktop replacement for Microsoft Windows. Taking the known concept of three-dimensional desktops to its own level. View 12 alternatives to SphereXP
Discontinued
Official website not accessible. Available here: http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/spherexp.html
- Free • Proprietary
- Windows
- GeoShell - The premier minimalist Windows shell replacement. It replaces the default Explorer interface. View 19 alternatives to GeoShell
Discontinued
The official website is no longer available. Last version, 4.11.10, can be still downloaded from SourceForge.
- Free • Open Source
- Windows
- tiny windows shell (explorer.exe) replacement designed for slow PCs. View 10 alternatives to Liteshell
Discontinued
It's discontinued. Last update was 25th June 2008.
- Free • Proprietary
- Windows
- SmartWindows streamlines the way you work. It is perfect for professionals looking to optimize the overall work experience or switch between projects. View 9 alternatives to SmartWindows