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 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 COSMIC.

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  1. KDE Plasma icon
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    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.

    26 KDE Plasma alternatives
    A typical Plasma desktop looks like this

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
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    KDE Plasma 5.16
    Panel Settings
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    Plasma Widgets

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Desktop Environment
    2.  Themes
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Transparency
    5.  Blurry transparency
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    10.  Full-Text Search
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Support for scripting
    KDE Plasma iconLXQt Icon

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    • 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 Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedLXQt is not according to our users
  2. GNOME icon
    GNOME icon

    GNOME

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    An easy and elegant way to use your computer, GNOME is designed to help you have the best possible computing experience.

    30 GNOME alternatives
    GNOME 40

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    GNOME 40 with a couple programs opened
    GNOME 40 Activities
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    GNOME 40 Calendar and Notifications Menu

    Properties

    1.  Clean design
    2.  Optimal performance
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Desktop Environment
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Rolling Release
    9.  Themes
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  4. Xfce icon
    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.

    26 Xfce alternatives
    Xfce 4.14

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    Xfce screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Desktop Environment
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Modular System
    4.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  No Tracking
    Xfce iconLXQt Icon

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  5. Cinnamon icon
    Cinnamon icon

    Cinnamon

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    Cinnamon is a Linux desktop which provides advanced innovative features and a traditional user experience. The desktop layout is similar to GNOME 2. The underlying technology is forked from GNOME Shell.

    24 Cinnamon alternatives
    Cinnamon 4.2

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  High-dpi support
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    Cinnamon iconLXQt Icon

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  6. COSMIC icon
    COSMIC icon

    COSMIC

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    COSMIC is the name for the main shell components in Pop_Shell.

    33 COSMIC alternatives
    COSMIC screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    COSMIC screenshot 1
    COSMIC screenshot 2
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    COSMIC screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    4.  Dock
    5.  No registration required
    6.  No Tracking
    COSMIC iconLXQt Icon

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  7. MATE icon
    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.

    23 MATE alternatives
    MATE screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenIndiana
    • GhostBSD
    MATE screenshot 1
    MATE screenshot 2
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    MATE screenshot 3
    MATE iconLXQt Icon

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  9. LXDE icon
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    LXDE

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

    27 LXDE alternatives
    Screenshot of the LXDE desktop. It's simple, lightweight, fast, modern, internationalized, and standard-compliant.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  X server
    LXPanel Provides the common features of a desktop panel. The panel can generate menu for installed applications automatically from *.desktop files.
    PCManFM - lightweight and feature-rich file manager with tabs and volume-management support
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    LXDE on FreeBSD
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  10. Budgie icon
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    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.

    25 Budgie alternatives
    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    The Budgie Run Dialog provides the means to quickly find an application in a popup window. This window by default is activated with the ALT+F2 keyboard shortcut, providing keyboard driven launcher facilities.
    The main Budgie menu provides a quick and easy to use menu, suitable for both mouse and keyboard driven users.
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    The Raven side panel provides an all-in-one center for accessing your calendar, controlling sound output and input, media playback and more. Raven also enables you to access missed notifications.

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    Budgie iconLXQt Icon

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  11. Cairo Shell icon
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    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.

    42 Cairo Shell alternatives
    Cairo Shell screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Cairo Shell screenshot 1
    Cairo Shell screenshot 2
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    Cairo Shell screenshot 3
    Cairo Shell iconLXQt Icon

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

    • Cairo Shell is Free and Open SourceLXQt is also Free and Open Source
  12. 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
    Enlightenment screenshot 1

    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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    Enlightenment screenshot 3
    Enlightenment iconLXQt Icon

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    • Enlightenment is the most popular Mac alternative to LXQt.

    • Enlightenment is Free and Open SourceLXQt is also Free and Open Source
    • Enlightenment is LightweightLXQt is not according to our users
  13. Kera Desktop icon
    Kera Desktop icon

    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.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Portable
    3.  Separated workspaces
    4.  Workspaces
    Kera Desktop iconLXQt Icon

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  14. Maui Shell icon
    Maui Shell icon

    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

    Maui Shell Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Wayland Support
    5.  X server
    Maui Shell iconLXQt Icon

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