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The Best Xonsh Alternatives in 2026

24 alternatives0 free · 16 open source

Looking for something like Xonsh? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 16 are open source.

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Xonsh combines Python with a shell for Linux, macOS, Windows, and Android.

PricingNot confirmed
PlatformsAndroid, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows

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#AlternativePricingOpen sourcePlatforms
1nextcord —YesLinux, macOS, Windows
2Trimage —Not statedLinux, macOS, Web
3REAL Video Enhancer —YesLinux, macOS, Windows
4foot —Not statedLinux, Web
5pipes.sh —Not statedLinux, Web
6wpgtk —Not statedLinux, Web
7Monophony —Not statedLinux, Web
8macOS-Simple-KVM —Not statedLinux, macOS
9Blanket —YesAndroid, Linux, macOS
10Tauon —YesLinux, macOS, Windows
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nextcord

github.com/nextcord/nextcordOpen source
Also covers linux and python · open source

Use nextcord to integrate Python applications with the Discord API; the project is a maintained fork of discord.py.

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foot

codeberg.org/dnkl/foot
Also covers linux and python · same kind of website

foot runs as a Wayland terminal emulator, described by its project as fast, lightweight, and minimalistic.

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wpgtk

deviantfero.github.io/wpgtk
Also covers linux and python · same kind of website

wpgtk generates color schemes and manages wallpapers, with theme tools listed on its project page.

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Tauon

github.com/Taiko2k/TauonOpen source
Also covers linux and python · open source

Tauon plays music on desktop systems, with features for browsing and managing a music library.

14

RecoverPy

github.com/PabloLec/RecoverPyOpen source
Also covers linux, linux macos, and python · open source

RecoverPy scans disk blocks to help find and recover deleted or overwritten files through an interactive interface.

15

Zapzap

github.com/rafatosta/zapzapOpen source
Also covers linux and python · open source

ZapZap provides an unofficial desktop client for WhatsApp Web, built with PyQt6 and QtWebEngine.

20

Solaar

github.com/pwr-Solaar/SolaarOpen source
Also covers linux and python · open source

Solaar manages Logitech keyboards, mice, and other wireless devices on Linux, including devices connected through Unifying and Bolt receivers.

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Wike

github.com/hugolabe/WikeOpen source
Also covers linux and python · open source

Wike brings Wikipedia search and article reading to the GNOME desktop through a dedicated reader application.

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What is the best alternative to Xonsh?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Xonsh are nextcord, Trimage, and REAL Video Enhancer.
Are there open-source alternatives to Xonsh?
Yes: nextcord, REAL Video Enhancer, Blanket, and Tauon.

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