dmenu
7.8#6 in app launchersFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
Visitdmenu vs PortableApps.com Platform
PortableApps.com Platform
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| Fact | dmenu | PortableApps.com Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Extensibility | The source tree includes configuration headers, shell helpers, C sources and manual pages, while the project publishes community patches. | Developers can add non-PortableApps-format programs manually and supply command-line parameters through a .pap.ini file. |
| Founded | 2006 | 2004 |
dmenu plans
- dmenuFree
PortableApps.com Platform plans
- PortableApps.com PlatformFree
- PortableApps.com Platform FreeFree
Pick dmenu if…
dmenu suits Linux users working in an X environment who want a menu for user-defined items and command launching. It may also appeal to people comfortable building software and customizing it with scripts or patches.
Pick PortableApps.com Platform if…
It suits people who want to carry a custom set of apps and settings between PCs for work, home, school, or travel. It may also fit users who want their suite in a synced cloud folder or on USB storage.