IceWM vs VirtuaWin
IceWM
ice-wm.orgVirtuaWin
virtuawin.sourceforge.ioSide by side
| Figure | IceWM | VirtuaWin |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Window Management Software | 8.2 (#8) | 7.2 (#45) |
| Founded | 1997 | 1999 |
| License | IceWM and its documentation are covered by the GNU LGPL license. | VirtuaWin is freely distributed and licensed under the GNU General Public License. |
| Purpose | IceWM is a window manager for the X Window System designed for speed, simplicity, and not getting in the user’s way. | VirtuaWin is a virtual desktop manager for Windows that organizes applications across multiple virtual desktops. |
| Support | The site directs users to report bugs on GitHub and links to manual pages, a manual, and an FAQ. | The support page points users to the FAQ and official VirtuaWin forum, which it labels the preferred contact method. |
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VirtuaWin
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