Compton vs picom
A side-by-side look at Compton and picom. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
Compton
Os & Utilities
Compton is a compositor for the X window system that enables effects like transparency, shadows, and animations. It aims to be lightweight, fast, and easy to configure.
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picom
Os & Utilities
Picom is a lightweight compositor for X11 window managers. It provides effects like shadows, transparency, and animations to improve the user experience. As a compositor, picom draws windows and handles visual effects separately from the window manager.
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