GeoShell Alternatives

GeoShell is described as '- 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' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to GeoShell for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best GeoShell alternative is Files, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GeoShell are Open Shell, File Explorer, Noctalia and Cairo Shell.

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  1. BB4Win icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. xoblite icon
     2 likes

    xoblite is an advanced "extended shell" for Microsoft® Windows® 10/11, part of the Blackbox for Windows family.

    16 xoblite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3.  12 likes

    bug.n is a tiling window manager add-on for Microsoft Windows. It is written in the scripting language AutoHotkey.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. SphereXP icon
     5 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. bbLean icon
     10 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. The one-stop files solution.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. DeskSpace icon
     5 likes

    DeskSpace is a 3D desktop visualisation tool, allowing you to seamlessly switch between 9 desktops.

    16 DeskSpace alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Liteshell icon
     2 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Vole Windows Expedition is a new generation file manager, dual-explorer, built-in previewer, 4K supported and one-click to get all your files and folders ready in a nicely gallery format, a more graceful way to manage documents.

    73 Vole Windows Expedition alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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