Phoenix X server Alternatives

Phoenix X server is described as 'Phoenix is a new X server, written from scratch in Zig (not a fork of Xorg server). This X server is designed to be a modern alternative to the Xorg server' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are six alternatives to Phoenix X server for Linux, BSD and Mac. The best Phoenix X server alternative is Wayland, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Phoenix X server are Compiz, X11, XQuartz and Mir.

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  1. Wayland icon
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    Wayland is a project to define a protocol for a compositor to talk to its clients as well as a library implementation of the protocol.

    6 Wayland alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
    • Wayland is the most popular Linux alternative to Phoenix X server.

    • Wayland is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Phoenix X server.

    • Wayland is Free and Open SourcePhoenix X server is also Free and Open Source
    • Wayland is LightweightPhoenix X server is not according to our users
  2. Compiz icon
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    Compiz is a compositing manager adding fancy effects to your windows, from drop shadows to awesome desktop effects like the Desktop Cube or the Expo view.

    32 Compiz alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  3. X11 icon
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    The X.Org project provides an open source implementation of the X Window System. The development work is being done in conjunction with the freedesktop.org community. The X.Org Foundation is the educational non-profit corporation whose Board serves this effort, and whose Members...

    6 X11 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  4. XQuartz icon
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    This provides a windowing system for some applications that normally run on Linux, as well as for forwarding GUI from the server to your client computer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • XQuartz is the most popular Mac alternative to Phoenix X server.

    • XQuartz is Free and Open SourcePhoenix X server is also Free and Open Source
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    The purpose of Mir is to enable the development of user interfaces shells. In the case of Ubuntu, Mir will be utilized by next generation Unity. In addition, Mir will be developed in a manner that will retain its flexibility and usability in order that shells other than Unity...

    5 Mir alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. XLibre icon
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    The XLibre contributors strive to cleanup and strengthen the existing code base while maintaining backward compatibility to make X11 a viable choice for the future. Another goal is to actively enhance the functionality of the Xserver and its drivers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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