CubeDesktop NXT Alternatives

CubeDesktop NXT is described as 'Provides you up to 16 workspaces, each with its own wallpaper and set of icons, allowing you to quickly and easily switch between them using a live and interactive 3D environment' and is a virtual desktop manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to CubeDesktop NXT for Windows, Linux, BSD and PortableApps.com. The best CubeDesktop NXT alternative is Compiz, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like CubeDesktop NXT are VirtuaWin, KWin, 9Desks and bug.n.

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CubeDesktop NXT alternatives page was last updated Jul 3, 2024
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  1. Compiz icon

    Compiz

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    Compiz is a compositing manager adding fancy effects to your windows, from drop shadows to awesome desktop effects like the Desktop Cube or the Expo view.

    27 Compiz alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Compiz screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Support for scripting
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  No registration required

    Compiz VS CubeDesktop NXT

     

    • Compiz is the most popular Linux alternative to CubeDesktop NXT.

    • Compiz is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to CubeDesktop NXT.

    • Compiz is Free and Open SourceCubeDesktop NXT is Paid and Proprietary
    • Compiz is Privacy focused and LightweightCubeDesktop NXT is not according to our users
  2. VirtuaWin icon

    VirtuaWin

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    VirtuaWin is a virtual desktop manager for the Windows operating system (Win9x/ME/NT/Win2K/XP/Win2003/Vista/Win7/Win10). A virtual desktop manager lets you organize applications over several virtual desktops (also called ‘workspaces’).

    22 VirtuaWin alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    VirtuaWin - Multiple Virtual Desktops
    Discontinued

    The latest version (4.5) is from January 2021.

    VirtuaWin Features

    1.  Portable

    VirtuaWin VS CubeDesktop NXT

     

    • VirtuaWin is the most popular Windows alternative to CubeDesktop NXT.

    • VirtuaWin is Free and Open SourceCubeDesktop NXT is Paid and Proprietary

  4. KWin

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    KWin is a window manager for the X Window System, and is in the process of becoming a Wayland compositor. It is an integral part, and the default window manager of the Plasma Workspaces, but it can also be used on its own or with other desktop environments.

    54 KWin alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    KWin's desktop cube.

    KWin Features

    1.  Extensible window manager

    KWin VS CubeDesktop NXT

     

  5. 9Desks

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    9Desks - Virtual Desktops, desktop manager, multi desktops, enhanced virtual desktops

    23 9Desks alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    9Desks screenshot 1

    9Desks Features

    1.  Multiple desktops

    9Desks VS CubeDesktop NXT

     

  6. bug.n

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    bug.n is a tiling window manager add-on for Microsoft Windows. It is written in the scripting language AutoHotkey.

    80 bug.n alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Tiling
    3.  Workspaces
    4.  Feed Reader

    bug.n VS CubeDesktop NXT

     

  7. DeskHedron

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    DeskHedron is a tool which switch the desktop by using 3D GUI. *This software doesn't support multi-monitor environment.

    At 3D view you can switch the desktop by mouse wheel or left and right cursor keys. DeskHedron can organize approximately 9 desktops, and switch the deskt.

    7 DeskHedron alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    DeskHedron screenshot 1

    DeskHedron VS CubeDesktop NXT

     
  9. DeskSpace icon

    DeskSpace

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    DeskSpace is a 3D desktop visualisation tool, allowing you to seamlessly switch between 9 desktops.

    14 DeskSpace alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    DeskSpace screenshot 1

    DeskSpace Features

    1.  Multiple desktops

    DeskSpace VS CubeDesktop NXT

     

    • DeskSpace is the most popular commercial alternative to CubeDesktop NXT.

    • DeskSpace is Paid and ProprietaryCubeDesktop NXT is also Paid and Proprietary

  10. Gala

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    Gala is a window manager / compositing manager and an integral part of Pantheon, the desktop environment of elementary OS.

    11 Gala alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Gala screenshot 1

    Gala Features

    1.  Compositor

    Gala VS CubeDesktop NXT

     
  11. goScreen icon

    goScreen

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    GoScreen is truly indispensable tool on any Microsoft Windows computer. It creates a number of virtual pages on the monitor screen. When a program is started, it is placed on the current - "active" screen page. When one then goes to another page, the program is left on.

    15 goScreen alternatives

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    goScreen screenshot 1

    goScreen Features

    1.  Multiple desktops

    goScreen VS CubeDesktop NXT

     
  12. Shock 4Way 3D icon

    Shock 4Way 3D

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    General purpose of this program is to use 4 simulating screens simultaneously. To switch into each screen, select one of 4 screens or use shortcut key.

    9 Shock 4Way 3D alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Shock 4Way 3D screenshot 1

    Shock 4Way 3D Features

    1.  Multiple desktops

    Shock 4Way 3D VS CubeDesktop NXT

     
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