GNOME Alternatives

GNOME is described as '3 has been designed from the ground up to help you have the best possible computing experience. Learn about what it has to offer' and is a very popular desktop environment in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to GNOME for a variety of platforms, including Linux, BSD, Windows, Mac and Linux Mobile apps. The best GNOME alternative is KDE Plasma, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GNOME are Xfce, Cinnamon, Budgie and MATE.

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  1. Hyprland icon
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    Hyprland

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    Hyprland is a dynamic tiling Wayland compositor based on wlroots that doesn't sacrifice on its looks.

    73 Hyprland alternatives
    Hyprland screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Hyprland screenshot 2

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Tiling Window Manager
    3.  Compositor
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  2. i3 icon
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    i3

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    i3 is a dynamic tiling window manager with clean, readable and documented code, featuring extended Xinerama support, usage of libxcb instead of xlib and several improvements over wmii.

    74 i3 alternatives
    i3 with VIM, git, MPlayer, i3bar

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    dzen2, VIM, bash, top
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    i3pystatus, mpd, watson time tracker, nerd fonts

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Tiling Window Manager
    2.  Tiling
    3.  X server
    4.  Built-in bar/panel
    5.  Mod Keys
    6.  Tabbed interface
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  4. Enlightenment icon
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    Enlightenment

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    Enlightenment is a Window Manager, Compositor and Minimal Desktop for Linux (the primary platform), BSD and any other compatible UNIX system.

    25 Enlightenment alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Wayland Support
    2.  X server
    Enlightenment screenshot 1
    Enlightenment screenshot 2
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    Comments about Enlightenment as an Alternative to GNOME
     
    groundjet

    Lightweight, stable where it is, buggy at other places

    Positive comment •Oct 9, 2017
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    • Enlightenment is the most popular Mac alternative to GNOME.

    • Enlightenment is Free and Open SourceGNOME is also Free and Open Source
    • Enlightenment is LightweightGNOME is not according to our users
  5. Sway icon
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    Sway

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    Sway is a tiling Wayland compositor and a drop-in replacement for the i3 window manager for X11. It works with your existing i3 configuration and supports most of i3's features, plus a few extras.

    73 Sway alternatives
    Sway screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Wayland Support
    3.  Tiling Window Manager
    4.  Tiling Layouts
    5.  Tiling
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  6. Kera Desktop icon
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    Kera Desktop

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    An easy, pleasant, speedy, and exciting way to use your favorite OS.

    34 Kera Desktop alternatives
    Kera Desktop screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    Kera Desktop screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Separated workspaces
    3.  Workspaces
    Kera Desktop iconGNOME Icon

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    • Kera Desktop is the most popular Windows alternative to GNOME.

    • Kera Desktop is Free and Open SourceGNOME is also Free and Open Source
    • Kera Desktop is Lightweight and Privacy focusedGNOME is not according to our users
  7. Maui Shell icon
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    Maui Shell

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    Maui Shell is a convergent shell for desktops, tablets, and phones.

    32 Maui Shell alternatives
    Maui Shell screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Maui Shell screenshot 1
    Maui Shell screenshot 2

    Properties

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Wayland Support
    3.  X server
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  9. Phosh icon
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    Phosh

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    Phosh is a pure Wayland shell for GNOME on mobile devices like the Purism Librem 5.

    28 Phosh alternatives
    Phosh screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • GNOME

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable Linux
    2.  Mobile friendly
    Phosh screenshot 1
    Phosh screenshot 2
    Phosh iconGNOME Icon

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  10. DDE icon
    DDE icon

    DDE

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    DDE (Deepin Desktop Environment) is a Desktop Environment (DE) written in Qt for Deepin

    24 DDE alternatives
    DDE screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
    • Deepin
    DDE iconGNOME Icon

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