Sway is an i3-compatible tiling compositor for Wayland, documented in the ArchWiki.
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i3wm vs Window Manager Index
How do i3wm and Window Manager Index compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.
| Directory detail | i3wm | Window Manager Index |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | i3 is a tiling window manager for X11 with documented code and Xinerama support. | The ArchWiki explains window managers and links to a comparison of tiling window managers. |
| Website | ||
| Type | App | Website |
| Topic | ||
| Pricing | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Linux | Web, Windows |
| Open source | Yes | Not stated |
| Language | English | English |
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