GNUstep AlternativesDesktop Environments and other similar apps like GNUstep

GNUstep is described as ''s core framework provides open source version of the Cocoa's (formerly known as OpenStep from NeXT) APIs and tools for as many platforms as possible' and is a desktop environment in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to GNUstep for a variety of platforms, including Linux, BSD, Windows, Mac and Chrome OS apps. The best GNUstep alternative is KDE Plasma, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GNUstep are GNOME, Xfce, Cinnamon and MATE.

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  1. KDE Plasma icon

    KDE Plasma

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    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.

    30 KDE Plasma alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • postmarketOS
    A typical Plasma desktop looks like this
     

    • KDE Plasma is the most popular Linux alternative to GNUstep.

    • KDE Plasma is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to GNUstep.

    • KDE Plasma is Free and Open SourceGNUstep is also Free and Open Source
    • KDE Plasma is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedGNUstep is not according to our users
  4. Xfce icon

    Xfce

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    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.

    29 Xfce alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    Xfce 4.14
     
  6. MATE icon

    MATE

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    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.

    24 MATE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenIndiana
    • GhostBSD
    MATE screenshot 1
     
  7. LXQt icon

    LXQt

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    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 .

    27 LXQt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    LXQt screenshot 1
     
  10. LXDE icon

    LXDE

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    The "Lightweight X11 Desktop Environment" is an extremely fast-performing and energy-saving desktop environment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    Screenshot of the LXDE desktop. It's simple, lightweight, fast, modern, internationalized, and standard-compliant.
     
  11. Budgie icon

    Budgie

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    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.

    29 Budgie alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    A screenshot of the Budgie desktop running on Solus Linux. The Budgie settings manager is on the right, made specifically to customize the desktop. The rest of the settings are handled by the Gnome settings manager.
     
  12. Cairo Shell icon

    Cairo Shell

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    Cairo is a desktop environment for Windows. Its goal is to develop a desktop experience that increases productivity and advances current technology standards.

    38 Cairo Shell alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Cairo Shell screenshot 1
     

    • Cairo Shell is the most popular Windows alternative to GNUstep.

    • Cairo Shell is Free and Open SourceGNUstep is also Free and Open Source
    • Cairo Shell is CustomizableGNUstep is not according to our users
  13. Enlightenment icon

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Enlightenment screenshot 1
     

    • Enlightenment is the most popular Mac alternative to GNUstep.

    • Enlightenment is Free and Open SourceGNUstep is also Free and Open Source
    • Enlightenment is LightweightGNUstep is not according to our users
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