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RetroBar vs Cairo Desktop: catalog facts
RetroBar	Cairo Desktop
Free Free to download and use.	Free Free and open source.
Windows	Windows
Several classic Windows taskbar styles Runs on modern Windows versions	Full replacement for the Windows taskbar and shell Customizable interface
Windows only Changes the taskbar's look rather than adding new window features	Windows only Replacing the shell can conflict with how Windows expects to behave
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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