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QuickAccess vs jgmenu: catalog facts
QuickAccess	jgmenu
Best for: Linux users who want a global menu for folders and commands	Best for: Openbox, i3 and other window manager users who want a traditional application menu
Free Free software under GPL-3.0.	Free Free to use.
Linux	Linux
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	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
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.	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: GPL-3.0	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 QuickAccess github.com/g-fb/quickaccess Catalog checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for jgmenu github.com/johanmalm/jgmenu Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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