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.

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Gala

Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Linux

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

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Compiz
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Linux
29 alternatives to Compiz
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.

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Wayfire
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Linux
FreeBSD
43 alternatives to Wayfire
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.
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Wayfire Features
Wayland Support
Raskin
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Free • Proprietary
File Manager
Mac
11 alternatives to Raskin
Experience Raskin's unique bird's eye view to browse and manage your pictures, presentations, PDFs…

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picom
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Free • Open Source
Linux
BSD
4 alternatives to picom
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.
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picom Features
X server
Compositor
Add a screenshot
KWin
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Shell Extension
Linux
BSD
36 alternatives to KWin
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.
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KWin Features
Extensible window manager
Winflip
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
18 alternatives to Winflip
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.
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Winflip Features
Configurable
Nimi Visuals
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Free • Proprietary
Shell Extension
Windows
27 alternatives to Nimi Visuals
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.
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Nimi Visuals Features
1. PortableNimi Visuals can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Configurable
Discontinued
It says that it has automatically stopped production.
360desktop
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Free • Proprietary
Shell Extension
Windows
22 alternatives to 360desktop
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.

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Discontinued
CubeDesktop NXT
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Paid • Proprietary
Window Manager
Desktop Customization Tool
Windows
12 alternatives to CubeDesktop NXT
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.
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CubeDesktop NXT Features
Multiple desktops
x:choyce
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Free • Open Source
Shell Extension
Linux
BSD
6 alternatives to x:choyce
A light-weight, Exposé-like window switcher for X (feat. OpenGL).
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x:choyce Features
Window organizer
Discontinued
The project is unmaintained.

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