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We've compiled a list of 33 free and paid alternatives to KWin. The primary competitors include Compiz, Dexpot. In addition to these, users also draw comparisons between KWin and VirtuaWin, Preme for Windows, GiMeSpace Desktop Extender. Also you can look at other similar options here: OS and Utilities.


Compiz
Free Open Source

Compiz is a compositing manager adding fancy effects to your windows, from drop shadows to awesome...

VirtuaWin
Free Open Source

VirtuaWin is a virtual desktop manager for the Windows operating system...

Preme is a free software for Windows which lets you add cool desktop features and enhances the...

awesome
Free Open Source

A dynamic window manager for the X Window System developed in the C and Lua programming languages.

Adds eye-candy effects to windows (and start menu) like deformations (e.

Xmonad
Free Open Source

xmonad is a dynamically tiling X11 window manager that is written and configured in Haskell.

KWin is a window manager for the X Window System, and is in the process of becoming a Wayland...

KWin Platforms

tick-square Linux

KWin Video and Screenshots

KWin Overview

KWin is a window manager for the X Window System, and is in the process of becoming a Wayland compositor. It is an integral part, and the default window manager of the Plasma Workspaces, but it can also be used on its own or with other desktop environments.

KWin Features

tick-square Extensible window manager

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KWin Categories

OS and Utilities

KWin Tags

desktop-manager compositing window-resizer window-manager desktop-enhancement

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