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 a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, BSD, FreeBSD and Qt apps. The best Gala alternative is Compiz, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Gala are Wayfire, Raskin, KWin and Nimi Visuals.

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

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Gala alternatives page was last updated Nov 22, 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.

    30 Compiz alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    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 Gala

     

    • Compiz is the most popular Linux alternative to Gala.

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

    • Compiz is Free and Open SourceGala is also Free and Open Source
    • Compiz is Privacy focused and LightweightGala is not according to our users
  2. Wayfire icon

    Wayfire

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BG flagBulgaria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
    Wayfire screenshot 1

    Wayfire Features

    1.  Wayland Support

    Wayfire VS Gala

     
  4. Raskin icon

    Raskin

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    Experience Raskin's unique bird's eye view to browse and manage your pictures, presentations, PDFs…

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Raskin screenshot 1

    Raskin Features

    1.  Works Offline

    Raskin VS Gala

     

    • Raskin is the most popular Mac alternative to Gala.

    • Raskin is Free and ProprietaryGala is Free and Open Source

  5. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    KWin's desktop cube.

    KWin Features

    1.  Extensible window manager

    KWin VS Gala

     
  6. Nimi Visuals icon

    Nimi Visuals

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    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.

    27 Nimi Visuals alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • PT flagPortugal
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Nimi Visuals screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    It says that it has automatically stopped production.

    Properties

    1.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Portable

    Nimi Visuals VS Gala

     

    • Nimi Visuals is the most popular Windows alternative to Gala.

    • Nimi Visuals is Free and ProprietaryGala is Free and Open Source

  7. picom

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    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.

    5 picom alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD

    picom Features

    1.  X server
    2.  Compositor

    picom VS Gala

     
  9. CubeDesktop NXT icon

    CubeDesktop NXT

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    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.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    3D Cube

    CubeDesktop NXT Features

    1.  Multiple desktops

    CubeDesktop NXT VS Gala

     

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

    • CubeDesktop NXT is Paid and ProprietaryGala is Free and Open Source
  10. Winflip icon

    Winflip

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    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.

    16 Winflip alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Windows
    WinFlip simulates Vista's "Flip 3D" effect with a hotkey

    Winflip VS Gala

     

  11. x:choyce

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    A light-weight, Exposé-like window switcher for X (feat. OpenGL).

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    x:choyce screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project is unmaintained.

    x:choyce Features

    1.  Window organizer

    x:choyce VS Gala

     
  12. PaperDE icon

    PaperDE

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    A light-weight desktop environment based on Qt/Wayland and wayfire.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Qt
    • Wayland
    PaperDE screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline

    PaperDE VS Gala

     
  13. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Shock 4Way 3D screenshot 1

    Shock 4Way 3D Features

    1.  Multiple desktops

    Shock 4Way 3D VS Gala

     
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