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jgmenu vs QuickAccess: catalog facts
jgmenu	QuickAccess
Best for: Openbox, i3 and other window manager users who want a traditional application menu	Best for: Linux users who want a global menu for folders and commands
Free Free to use.	Free Free software under GPL-3.0.
Linux	Linux
Works with many window managers rather than one desktop Customizable look and menu content All 3 strengths for jgmenu Works with many window managers rather than one desktop Customizable look and menu content Lightweight enough for minimal setups	Provides quick access to chosen folders and subfolders Can launch custom commands from the menu All 3 strengths for QuickAccess Provides quick access to chosen folders and subfolders Can launch custom commands from the menu Supports opening at the pointer or a fixed position
X11 only, not built for Wayland sessions Configuration is manual rather than through a full settings app	The immediate showMenu method can fail to show or close the menu in some circumstances; the README recommends… Full limitations for QuickAccess The immediate showMenu method can fail to show or close the menu in some circumstances; the README recommends showDelayedMenu in those cases.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for jgmenu github.com/johanmalm/jgmenu Catalog checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for QuickAccess github.com/g-fb/quickaccess Catalog checked October 8, 2026

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