LiteStep Alternatives

LiteStep is described as 'replacement desktop interface for Windows' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to LiteStep for Windows. The best LiteStep alternative is Cairo Shell, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like LiteStep are BB4Win, bbLean, bug.n and SharpEnviro.

LiteStep alternatives are mainly Desktop Environments but may also be Window Managers or Desktop Customization Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of LiteStep.

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LiteStep

Free • Proprietary

LiteStep is a replacement desktop interface for Windows.

The LiteStep Shell allows creation of custom desktop interfaces...

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Cairo Shell
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Free • Open Source
Desktop Environment
Windows
38 Cairo Shell alternatives
Cairo is a desktop environment for Windows. Its goal is to develop a desktop experience that increases productivity and advances current technology standards.
- - Cairo Shell is the most popular Windows alternative to LiteStep.
- - Cairo Shell is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to LiteStep.
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Cairo Shell Features
Customizable
BB4Win
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Free • Open Source
Windows
17 BB4Win alternatives
BB4Win (Blackbox for Windows) is an alternative shell for Microsoft Windows. The program aims to emulate the look and feel of a Linux based desktop. The BB4Win project was discontinued in 2005 but various branches have been built from the source.
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BB4Win Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsBB4Win can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
Linux-based
Discontinued
Latest release 2009, see http://bb4win.sourceforge.net/
bbLean
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Free • Open Source
Windows
10 bbLean alternatives
bbLean is the lean version of Blackbox for Windows. It tries to keep balance between features and complexity, to give you some efficient means within a compact shell.
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Discontinued
The project is no longer developed. Last version, 1.17.1, released in May 2009, can be still downloaded from the official website.
bug.n
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Windows
53 bug.n alternatives
bug.n is a tiling window manager add-on for Microsoft Windows. It is written in the scripting language AutoHotkey.
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bug.n Features
1. Portablebug.n can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Tiling
Workspaces
Customization
Feed Reader
Add a screenshot
SharpEnviro
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Free • Open Source
Windows
19 SharpEnviro alternatives
SharpEnviro (or SharpE) is an open source shell replacement system for Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. When using SharpEnviro the default Windows desktop is replaced by a new and more powerful desktop environment.
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SharpEnviro Features
1. Support for Multiple MonitorsSharpEnviro supports the use of multiple displays.
Discontinued
As of december 2011 the SharpEnviro project is no longer under active development. All files provided come without any warranty or support! It is uncertain if or how well the previously released versions of SharpEnviro will work with any new or updated Windows system after Windows 7 Service Pack 1.
Emerge Desktop
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Free • Open Source
Desktop Environment
Windows
28 Emerge Desktop alternatives
Emerge Desktop is a replacement Windows "shell" (the desktop environment normally provided by Windows Explorer) for Windows 2000 and above. In order to replace Windows Explorer as a shell, it provides a system tray (the area that collects the icons collected at the...
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Discontinued
Emerge Desktop is no longer maintained. Last version, 6.1.3, released in 2012, and the source code are still available on SourceForge
Talisman Desktop
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
19 Talisman Desktop alternatives
Talisman Desktop is a configurable Windows shell replacement introduced in 1997 by Lighttek Software. It is available in a number of languages including English, French, Spanish, Swedish, Portuguese, Russian and Italian.
- - Talisman Desktop is the most popular commercial alternative to LiteStep.
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Talisman Desktop Features
Customizing
Customize Windows
GeoShell
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Free • Open Source
Windows
19 GeoShell alternatives
GeoShell - The premier minimalist Windows shell replacement. It replaces the default Explorer interface. It features menu bars—“geoBars”—that can be dragged-and-dropped anywhere on the users screen. There are also desktop menus that can be triggered whenever a user clicks...
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GeoShell Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsGeoShell can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
Skinnable
Configurable
Discontinued
The official website is no longer available. Last version, 4.11.10, can be still downloaded from SourceForge.
DeskSpace
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Paid • Proprietary
Desktop Environment
Desktop Customization Tool
Windows
16 DeskSpace alternatives
DeskSpace is a 3D desktop visualisation tool, allowing you to seamlessly switch between 9 desktops.
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DeskSpace Features
Multiple desktops
SphereXP
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Free • Proprietary
Desktop Environment
Windows
12 SphereXP alternatives
The SphereXP is a 3D desktop replacement for Microsoft Windows. Taking the known concept of three-dimensional desktops to its own level. It offers a new way to organize objects on the desktop such as icons and applications. It has been tried out by millions worldwide.
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Discontinued
Official website not accessible. Available here: http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/spherexp.html
Liteshell
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
10 Liteshell alternatives
tiny windows shell (explorer.exe) replacement designed for slow PCs. Is a minimalist's shell - no screen space is occupied by the shell. When you right-click on the desktop or press a hotkey, a menu provides access to your programs, documents, tasks and anything else you.
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Discontinued
It's discontinued. Last update was 25th June 2008.

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