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Cairo Desktop vs RetroBar: catalog facts
Cairo Desktop	RetroBar
Free Free and open source.	Free Free to download and use.
Windows	Windows
Full replacement for the Windows taskbar and shell Customizable interface	Several classic Windows taskbar styles Runs on modern Windows versions
Windows only Replacing the shell can conflict with how Windows expects to behave	Windows only Changes the taskbar's look rather than adding new window features
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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