EDE AlternativesDesktop Environments & Window Managers like EDE

EDE is described as 'Equinox Desktop Environment is simple and small graphical desktop environment for UNIX operating systems' and is a desktop environment in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to EDE for a variety of platforms, including Linux, BSD, Windows, Mac and Chrome OS apps. The best EDE alternative is KDE Plasma, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like EDE are GNOME, Xfce, Cinnamon and MATE.

EDE alternatives are mainly Desktop Environments but may also be Window Managers or Mobile OSs. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of EDE.

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Equinox Desktop Environment is simple and small graphical desktop environment for UNIX operating systems

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KDE Plasma
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Free • Open Source
Desktop Environment
Linux
BSD
postmarketOS
25 KDE Plasma alternatives
Plasma is a cross-device work environment by the KDE Community where trust is put on the user's capacity to best define their own workflow and preferences.
- - KDE Plasma is the most popular Linux alternative to EDE.
- - KDE Plasma is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to EDE.
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KDE Plasma Features
1. LightweightKDE Plasma consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsKDE Plasma can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
3. Dark ModeKDE Plasma supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. Ad-freeKDE Plasma doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. Privacy focusedKDE Plasma is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
6. Support for scriptingKDE Plasma supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
7. No TrackingKDE Plasma will not track you or use your personal data.
8. Full-Text SearchKDE Plasma lets you search for specific words or phrases from inside a document or database.
9. Support for Multiple MonitorsKDE Plasma supports the use of multiple displays.
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Transparency
Blurry transparency
Optimized for Fastboot mode
GNOME
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Free • Open Source
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Window Manager
Linux
BSD
29 GNOME alternatives
GNOME 3 has been designed from the ground up to help you have the best possible computing experience. Learn about what it has to offer.
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GNOME Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsGNOME can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
2. LightweightGNOME consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Privacy focusedGNOME is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
4. Dark ModeGNOME supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
5. Support for Multiple MonitorsGNOME supports the use of multiple displays.
6. Ad-freeGNOME doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
7. Rolling ReleaseGNOME supports updates that are continuously rolled out, rather than in batches of versions.
Clean design
Optimal performance
Themes
Xfce
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Free • Open Source
Desktop Environment
Window Manager
Linux
BSD
25 Xfce alternatives
Xfce (pronounced as four individual letters) is a free software desktop environment for Unix and other Unix-like platforms, such as Linux, Solaris and BSD. It aims to be fast and lightweight, while still being visually appealing and easy to use.
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Xfce Features
1. LightweightXfce consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsXfce can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
3. Support for Multiple MonitorsXfce supports the use of multiple displays.
Customizable
Modular System
Cinnamon
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Free • Open Source
Desktop Environment
Window Manager
Linux
BSD
23 Cinnamon alternatives
Cinnamon is a Linux desktop which provides advanced innovative features and a traditional user experience. The desktop layout is similar to GNOME 2. The underlying technology is forked from GNOME Shell.
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Cinnamon Features
1. Dark ModeCinnamon supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
2. No TrackingCinnamon will not track you or use your personal data.
3. Privacy focusedCinnamon is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
4. LightweightCinnamon consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
High-dpi support
Customizable
MATE
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Free • Open Source
Desktop Environment
Linux
BSD
FreeBSD
OpenIndiana
GhostBSD
22 MATE alternatives
Many users of GNOME 2 dislike GNOME 3. MATE is a fork of the good old GNOME 2. It provides an intuitive and attractive desktop environment using traditional metaphors for Linux and other Unix-like operating systems.
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LXDE
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Free • Open Source
Desktop Environment
Linux
BSD
26 LXDE alternatives
The "Lightweight X11 Desktop Environment" is an extremely fast-performing and energy-saving desktop environment. Maintained by an international community of developers, it comes with a beautiful interface, multi-language support...
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LXDE Features
1. LightweightLXDE consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
X server
LXQt
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Free • Open Source
Desktop Environment
Window Manager
Linux
BSD
25 LXQt alternatives
LXQt is the Qt port and the upcoming version of LXDE, the Lightweight Desktop Environment. It is the product of the merge between the LXDE-Qt and the .
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LXQt Features
1. LightweightLXQt consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
QT Based
X server
Budgie
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Free • Open Source
Desktop Environment
Window Manager
Linux
24 Budgie alternatives
The Budgie Desktop is a feature-rich, modern desktop designed to keep out the way of the user. It consists of a number of components to provide a more complete desktop experience.
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Enlightenment
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Window Manager
Mac
Linux
BSD
24 Enlightenment alternatives
Enlightenment is not just a window manager for Linux/X11 and others, but also a whole suite of libraries to help you create beautiful user interfaces with much less work than doing it the old fashioned way and fighting with traditional toolkits, not to mention a traditional...
- - Enlightenment is the most popular Mac alternative to EDE.
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Enlightenment Features
1. LightweightEnlightenment consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Kera Desktop
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Window Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
Chrome OS
31 Kera Desktop alternatives
An easy, pleasant, speedy, and exciting way to use your favorite OS.
- - Kera Desktop is the most popular Windows alternative to EDE.
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Kera Desktop Features
1. LightweightKera Desktop consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. No TrackingKera Desktop will not track you or use your personal data.
3. PortableKera Desktop can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
4. Privacy focusedKera Desktop is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
Separated workspaces
Workspaces
COSMIC
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Free • Open Source
Desktop Environment
Window Manager
Linux
31 COSMIC alternatives
COSMIC is the name for the main shell components in Pop_Shell.
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COSMIC Features
1. Ad-freeCOSMIC doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. Support for Multiple MonitorsCOSMIC supports the use of multiple displays.
3. Dark ModeCOSMIC supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
Customizable
Dock
DDE
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Free • Open Source
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Window Manager
Linux
Ubuntu
Deepin
23 DDE alternatives
DDE (Deepin Desktop Environment) is a Desktop Environment (DE) written in Qt for Deepin
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