Gnome Alternatives

Gnome Alternatives

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15 best gnome alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android and more. Gnome alternative list source: gnome.org

15 alternativesFree, Open Source Linux, Mac, Windows
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Compare Gnome alternatives

Compare top-ranked Gnome alternatives by score, license, and supported platforms.

AlternativeScoreLicensePlatforms
Xfce99% 564 votesFree, Open SourceLinux
Cinnamon98% 296 votesFree, Open SourceLinux
KDE Plasma99% 286 votesFree, Open SourceWindows, Mac, Linux
MATE97% 220 votesFree, Open SourceLinux
LXDE99% 206 votesFree, Open SourceLinux
Enlightenment97% 90 votesFree, Open SourceMac, Linux
LXQt93% 68 votesFree, Open SourceLinux
Budgie88% 52 votesFree, Open SourceLinux
Cairo Shell83% 42 votesFree, Open SourceWindows
Lumina Desktop Environment79% 28 votesFree, Open SourceLinux
EDE81% 16 votesFree, Open SourceLinux
Bluetile46% 13 votesFree, Open SourceLinux
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Xfce

Score: 99%

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(Pronounced as four separate letters) Turkish Unix and other Unix-like platforms, Linux, Solaris, BSD, and free software such as a desktop environment. It should Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux,BSD
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296

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Cinnamon

Score: 98%

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Cinnamon is a Linux desktop, to the advanced, innovative features and a traditional user experience. The desktop layout is similar to Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux,BSD
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286

3

KDE Plasma

Score: 99%

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Desktop computers, netbooks, tablets, or smartphones that run on different form-factors, such as a unified environment for managing applications. Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,BSD
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220

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MATE

Score: 97%

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I like Gnome 3 GNOME 2 a lot of users. The good old MAN is a fork of GNOME 2. Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux,BSD,FreeBSD,OpenIndiana,GhostBSD
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206

3

LXDE

Score: 99%

FreeOpen SourceLinux
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The "Lightweight X11 desktop environment" is an extremely fast performance and energy-efficient desktop environment. Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux,BSD
12

90

3

Enlightenment

Score: 97%

FreeOpen SourceMacLinux
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Enlightenment Linux X11/window managers, and for the other it is just not at the same time, a number of libraries, to beautiful user-help interfaces with much less work Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Linux,BSD
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68

5

LXQt

Score: 93%

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CONTAINS LXQt, the lightweight desktop environment based on QT Port and the upcoming version. It is a product of the merger between Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux,BSD
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52

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Budgie

Score: 88%

FreeOpen SourceLinux
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Solus and Solus parakeet flagship desktop OS is a part of the project. Designed with the modern user in mind, with a focus on simplicity and elegance. Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux
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42

7

Cairo Shell

Score: 83%

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Cairo is a desktop environment for Windows. The goal is the efficiency and the developments in the current technology standards to improve the desktop experience. Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows
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28

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Lumina Desktop Environment

Score: 79%

FreeOpen SourceLinux
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Easy light-on Qt-based, and Fluxbox, BSD licensed, standards-compliant desktop environment. Developed on PCBSD and Packed those Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux,BSD,PC-BSD
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16

3

EDE

Score: 81%

FreeOpen SourceLinux
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Equinox desktop environment is simple and small graphical desktop environment for Unix operating systems Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux,BSD,Solaris
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13

7

Bluetile

Score: 46%

FreeOpen SourceLinux
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Blue tile tiled window manager designed specifically for Integration with the GNOME desktop environment for Linux. Both a traditional, stacking layout mode. Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux
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12

8

Elokab

Score: 33%

FreeOpen SourceLinux
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QT libraries for Linux, uses the KDE Plasma desktop environment, such as elookat, open-source independent desktop environment . Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux
28

10

6

CDE (Common Desktop Environment)

Score: 40%

FreeOpen SourceLinux
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The common desktop environment with Sun, HP, IBM, DEC, SCO, Fujitsu and Hitachi was created in collaboration. In the selection of economic units, now Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux,BSD
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6

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Xfdashboard

Score: 50%

FreeOpen SourceLinux
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What is the desktop shell dashboard like interface for use with a table XF to the Turkish GMO Fi. Features:Free,Open,Source,Linux

Gnome alternatives FAQ

What is the best Gnome alternative?

Xfce is currently the top-ranked option on this list based on community votes and item score.

Are there free Gnome alternatives?

Yes. Free, freemium, or open-source options in this list include Xfce, Cinnamon, KDE Plasma, MATE, LXDE.

Which platforms are covered?

The alternatives in this list include options for Linux, Mac, Windows, depending on each product.

How are alternatives ranked?

Alternatives are ordered by community voting signals, item score, and the available product details collected for each option.

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