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labwc vs Openbox: catalog facts
labwc	Openbox
Best for: Openbox users moving to a light Wayland setup	Best for: Manage X11 windows with a configurable stacking window manager
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source. Hosting, hardware and any external services are separate.
Linux	Linux
Lightweight stacking compositor for Wayland Familiar to Openbox users All 3 strengths for labwc Lightweight stacking compositor for Wayland Familiar to Openbox users Works with separate panels and tools of your choice	Supports custom menus and window rules Can be used alone or within another desktop setup
Needs other programs for a complete desktop Wayland only	A complete desktop requires separate panels, launchers and other utilities.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
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 labwc labwc.github.io Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Openbox openbox.org Catalog checked September 22, 2026

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