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Also covers desktop customization, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Arc provides a flat GTK theme with transparent elements for desktop shells and applications.
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The Best Ant Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 24 open source
Looking for something like Ant? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 24 are open source.
Apply Ant, a flat visual theme for GNOME and other GTK-based desktop environments.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionArcArc provides a flat GTK theme with transparent elements for…Another optionForgeForge adds window tiling and management controls to the…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arc | — | Yes | Linux |
| 2 | Forge | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | Wearewaylandnow | — | Yes | Linux |
| 4 | nwg-look | — | Yes | Linux |
| 5 | Themix | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | Pop!OS Shell | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | ExplorerPatcher | — | Yes | Windows |
| 8 | Waybar | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | Aura Theme | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | AccentColorizer | — | Yes | Windows |
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Also covers desktop customization, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Forge adds window tiling and management controls to the GNOME Shell desktop.
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Also covers desktop customization, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
This repository contains the source for wearewaylandnow.com, an opinionated site about the Wayland desktop environment.
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Also covers desktop customization, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
nwg-look edits GTK settings for desktop environments using the wlroots Wayland environment.
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Also covers desktop customization and open source · same kind of open-source project
Themix GUI generates color variations for themes including GTK, Cinnamon, GNOME, Openbox, and Xfwm.
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Also covers desktop customization and open source · same kind of open-source project
The Pop OS Shell project provides a shell interface for its Linux desktop environment.
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Also covers desktop customization and open source · same kind of open-source project
ExplorerPatcher modifies the Windows environment, according to its project description.
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Also covers desktop customization and open source · same kind of open-source project
Waybar provides a customizable status bar for Wayland compositors such as Sway and wlroots-based environments.
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Also covers desktop customization and open source · same kind of open-source project
Aura Theme provides a dark color theme for supported apps, according to its project description.
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Also covers desktop customization and open source · same kind of open-source project
AccentColorizer recolors Win32 controls in memory using an accent color without patching theme files.
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Also covers desktop customization and open source · same kind of open-source project
SecureUxTheme patches Windows theme verification in memory to allow unsigned styles without modifying system files.
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Also covers desktop customization and open source · same kind of open-source project
ExcelDarkThemeFix adjusts Microsoft Excel’s appearance when a custom Windows theme is active.
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Also covers desktop customization, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
SwayFX extends the Sway compositor with visual effects through changes to its rendering layer.
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Also covers desktop customization, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Awesome Linux Ricing collects themes, tools, and applications for customizing Linux desktops.
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Also covers desktop customization, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Polybar provides a desktop status bar with configuration options for displaying system information.
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Also covers desktop customization, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
AeroThemePlasma offers a KDE Plasma shell with a design based on the Windows 7 desktop.
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Also covers desktop customization, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Waywallen manages dynamic wallpapers on Linux desktops, according to its project description.
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Also covers desktop customization, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Hidamari lets Linux users set videos as wallpaper backgrounds on their desktop.
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Also covers desktop customization, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
This repository collects aesthetic wallpapers for desktop backgrounds.
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Also covers desktop customization, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
This repository collects Polybar themes in different styles, colors, and variants for desktop customization.
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Also covers desktop customization and open source · same kind of open-source project
msstyleEditor edits Windows visual style files and lets users modify listed components and properties.
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Also covers desktop customization, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Pokemon-Terminal provides Pokémon-themed terminal themes, with topics listing shells and terminals including Bash and iTerm2.
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Also covers desktop customization, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Variety automatically downloads and rotates wallpapers on Linux systems.
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Also covers desktop customization, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Superpaper manages wallpapers across multiple monitors on Linux and Windows, with partial support for macOS.
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What is the best alternative to Ant?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Ant are Arc, Forge, and Wearewaylandnow.
Are there open-source alternatives to Ant?
Yes: Arc, Forge, Wearewaylandnow, and nwg-look.
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