Gala Alternatives
Gala is described as 'window manager / compositing manager and an integral part of Pantheon, the desktop environment of elementary OS' and is a Window Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Gala for Windows, Linux, BSD, FreeBSD and Mac. The best alternative is Compiz, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Gala are Wayfire, Raskin, picom and KWin.
Gala alternatives are mainly Window Managers but may also be File Managers or Desktop Customization Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Gala.Compiz
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo29 alternatives to Compiz- Free • Open Source
- Window Manager
- Linux
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.
Wayfire
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Window Manager
43 alternatives to Wayfire- Linux
- FreeBSD
Wayfire is a 3D Wayland compositor, inspired by Compiz and based on wlroots. It aims to create a customizable, extendable and lightweight environment without sacrificing its appearance.
Wayfire Features
Raskin
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo11 alternatives to Raskin- Free • Proprietary
- File Manager
- Mac
Experience Raskin's unique bird's eye view to browse and manage your pictures, presentations, PDFs…
picom
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
4 alternatives to picom- Linux
- BSD
Picom is a standalone compositor for Xorg, suitable for use with window managers that do not provide compositing. Picom is a fork of compton, which is a fork of xcompmgr-dana, which in turn is a fork of xcompmgr.
picom Features
KWin
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Window Manager
- Shell Extension
36 alternatives to KWin- Linux
- BSD
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.
KWin Features
Winflip
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo18 alternatives to Winflip- Free • Proprietary
- Windows
WinFlip emulates Windows Vistas "Flip 3D" effect for Windows XP. Using the hotkey of your choice, you can find the window youre looking for in a fast, clean 3D interface.
Winflip Features
Nimi Visuals
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo27 alternatives to Nimi Visuals- Free • Proprietary
- Shell Extension
- Windows
Adds eye-candy effects to windows (and start menu) like deformations (e.g: jelly windows - that makes moved window wiggle like being made from jelly; or fold - which hides windows by folding up horizontally, and unfolds when showing), physics (e.g.
Nimi Visuals Features
DiscontinuedIt says that it has automatically stopped production.
360desktop
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo22 alternatives to 360desktop- Free • Proprietary
- Shell Extension
- Windows
360desktop is free software that extends Windows as a 360 degree workspace, plus an online environment for creating interative 360 degree wallpaper, with a gallery and a widget platform, for sharing your favorite 360's with everybody.
DiscontinuedCubeDesktop NXT
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Paid • Proprietary
- Window Manager
- Desktop Customization Tool
12 alternatives to CubeDesktop NXT- Windows
CubeDesktop NXT 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.
CubeDesktop NXT Features
x:choyce
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Shell Extension
6 alternatives to x:choyce- Linux
- BSD
A light-weight, Exposé-like window switcher for X (feat. OpenGL).
x:choyce Features
DiscontinuedThe project is unmaintained.