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.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Linux
- Global
Shock 4Way 3D AlternativesVirtual Desktop Managers and other similar apps like Shock 4Way 3D
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- 32 Compiz alternatives
VirtuaWin is a virtual desktop manager for the Windows operating system (Win9x/ME/NT/Win2K/XP/Win2003/Vista/Win7/Win10). A virtual desktop manager lets you organize applications over several virtual desktops (also called ‘workspaces’).
Platforms
- Windows
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Sweden
EU
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
Italy- EU
9Gala is a window manager / compositing manager and an integral part of Pantheon, the desktop environment of elementary OS.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Linux
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GoScreen is truly indispensable tool on any Microsoft Windows computer. It creates a number of virtual pages on the monitor screen. When a program is started, it is placed on the current - "active" screen page. When one then goes to another page, the program is left on.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
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10 CubeDesktop NXT alternativesCubeDesktop NXT provides you up to 16 workspaces, each with its own wallpaper and set of icons, allowing you to quickly and easily switch between them using a live and interactive 3D environment.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
Spain- EU
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DeskSpace is a 3D desktop visualisation tool, allowing you to seamlessly switch between 9 desktops.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
Australia
An AutoHotkey script to switch and move programs between Windows 10 Virtual Desktops and set different wallpapers. Light, lightning fast, free, and with AHK you can use almost any key/mouse combos (even override Windows shortcuts).
Platforms
- Windows
- Spain
- EU
