xfdesktop is described as 'The xfdesktop application manages the desktop backdrop. It sets a backdrop image and/or color and it can pop up an applications menu and a list of all running applications when you click on the desktop with the right or middle mouse button respectively. As of Xfce 4' and is an app. There are seven alternatives to xfdesktop for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Qt, MacPorts, XQuartz and Mac apps. The best xfdesktop alternative is GNOME Files, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like xfdesktop are Nemo, PCMan File Manager, Pantheon Files and Caja.