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Openbox vs IceWM: catalog facts
Openbox	IceWM
Best for: Manage X11 windows with a configurable stacking window manager	Best for: Older or low-powered machines that need a simple desktop with a taskbar
Free Free and open source. Hosting, hardware and any external services are separate.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Linux
Supports custom menus and window rules Can be used alone or within another desktop setup	Low resource use Built-in taskbar, tray and menu All 4 strengths for IceWM Low resource use Built-in taskbar, tray and menu Large collection of themes Fully usable from the keyboard
A complete desktop requires separate panels, launchers and other utilities.	X11 only Dated look without a theme
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	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 Openbox openbox.org Catalog checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for IceWM ice-wm.org Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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