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AeroSpace vs IceWM

AeroSpace

github.com

IceWM

ice-wm.org

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FigureAeroSpaceIceWM
Price from—Free
Free plan—Yes
Free trial——
Open source——
macOSYes—
Linux—Yes
Self-hosted—Yes
Plans published01
Spec score · Window Management Software7.4 (#32)8.2 (#8)
IntegrationA workspace change callback can trigger Sketchybar and pass it the focused workspace name.The manual says IceWM can run alone or with desktop environments such as GNOME, and its session program can launch the window manager, background changer, and tray.
ProductAeroSpace is an i3-like tiling window manager for macOS.IceWM is a window manager for the X Window System, designed for speed, simplicity, and minimal interference.
PurposeAeroSpace is an i3-like tiling window manager for macOS.IceWM is a window manager for the X Window System designed for speed, simplicity, and not getting in the user’s way.
SupportThe project asks users to start with GitHub Discussions rather than filing issues directly.The site directs users to report bugs on GitHub and links to manual pages, a manual, and an FAQ.

Plans

AeroSpace

No plans published.

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AeroSpace

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IceWM

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