i3 vs Sway
| i3 | Sway | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, self-hosted | Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | linux | linux |
| Layout presets | Yes | — |
| Application rules | Yes | Yes |
| Window grouping | Yes | — |
| Virtual desktop controls | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Window Management Software. On Inferse, i3 scores higher on our published basis.