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Openbox vs labwc: catalog facts
Openbox	labwc
Best for: Manage X11 windows with a configurable stacking window manager	Best for: Openbox users moving to a light Wayland setup
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	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
A complete desktop requires separate panels, launchers and other utilities.	Needs other programs for a complete desktop Wayland only
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 labwc labwc.github.io Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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