LXQt AlternativesDesktop Environments & Window Managers like LXQt

LXQt is described as 'The Qt port and the upcoming version of LXDE, the Lightweight Desktop Environment. It the product of the merge between the LXDE-Qt and the ' and is a popular desktop environment in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to LXQt for a variety of platforms, including Linux, BSD, Windows, Mac and Linux Mobile apps. The best LXQt alternative is KDE Plasma, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like LXQt are GNOME, Xfce, Cinnamon and Noctalia.

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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 LXQt.

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

    • KDE Plasma is Free and Open SourceLXQt is also Free and Open Source
    • KDE Plasma is CustomizableLXQt is not according to our users
  4. Xfce icon

    Xfce

     378 likes

    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. Noctalia icon

    Noctalia

     12 likes

    Noctalia is a beautiful, minimal desktop shell for Wayland built with Quickshell. It’s designed with a “quiet by design” philosophy, providing a complete desktop experience that stays out of your way.

    38 Noctalia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Noctalia screenshot 1
     
  7. MATE icon

    MATE

     144 likes

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenIndiana
    • GhostBSD
    MATE screenshot 1
     
  9. LXDE icon

    LXDE

     122 likes

    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

     46 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    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. Enlightenment icon

    Enlightenment

     52 likes

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

    27 Enlightenment alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Enlightenment screenshot 1
     

    • Enlightenment is the most popular Mac alternative to LXQt.

    • Enlightenment is Free and Open SourceLXQt is also Free and Open Source
  13. Kera Desktop icon

    Kera Desktop

     9 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

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

    • Kera Desktop is Free and Open SourceLXQt is also Free and Open Source
  14. Maui Shell icon

    Maui Shell

     5 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Maui Shell screenshot 1
     
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