WindowBlinds AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Desktop Environments

The best Desktop Environment alternative to WindowBlinds is Window Maker, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to WindowBlinds and three of them are Desktop Environments so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Desktop Environment alternatives to WindowBlinds are SharpEnviro and SphereXP.

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    Window Maker

     10 likes

    Window Maker has a reputation for being fast, efficient and highly stable. Window Maker has been characterized as reproducing "the elegant look and feel of the NeXTstep GUI" and is noted as "easy to configure and easy to use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Window Maker, from www.windowmaker.org
     
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    SharpEnviro

     15 likes

    SharpEnviro (or SharpE) is an open source shell replacement system for Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. When using SharpEnviro the default Windows desktop is replaced by a new and more powerful desktop environment.

    26 SharpEnviro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about SharpEnviro as an Alternative to WindowBlinds
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    Shell replacement is not the same as Windowsblinds.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    SharpEnviro icon
    SharpEnviro icon

    • This alternative is disputed. SharpEnviro is a legitimate WindowBlinds alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • SharpEnviro is Free and Open SourceWindowBlinds is Paid and Proprietary
    • SharpEnviro is LightweightWindowBlinds is not according to our users
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    SphereXP

     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
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