MATE vs Xfce : Which is Better?

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MATE

MATE is a desktop environment forked from the now-unmaintained code base of GNOME 2.

License: Open Source

Categories: OS & Utilities

Apps available for Linux BSD

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Xfce

Xfce is a free and open-source desktop environment for Unix and Unix-like operating systems.

License: Open Source

Categories: OS & Utilities

Apps available for Linux BSD

MATE VS Xfce Feature comparision

Feature MATE Xfce
Desktop Environment
Lightweight
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Modular System
Extensions
Optimal performance
Customizable
Blurry transparency
X server
Free API
Unix-like
Multiple desktops
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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