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Kando vs jgmenu: catalog facts
Kando	jgmenu
Best for: Circular pie menu that launches apps, runs scripts and fires keyboard shortcuts	Best for: Openbox, i3 and other window manager users who want a traditional application menu
Free The software is free under its open-source licence. Hosting, hardware and external services are separate.	Free Free to use.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Linux
Menu items sit in fixed directions around the cursor, so the gestures become muscle memory, and it takes… Full strengths for Kando Menu items sit in fixed directions around the cursor, so the gestures become muscle memory, and it takes mouse, pen, touch or controller input.	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
It is still young software and the Wayland integration depends on which compositor you run.	X11 only, not built for Wayland sessions Configuration is manual rather than through a full settings app
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Not open source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Kando github.com/kando-menu/kando Catalog checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for jgmenu github.com/johanmalm/jgmenu Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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