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Also covers desktop customization · same kind of website · free
OpenRGB controls RGB lighting devices without relying on manufacturer software.
Alternatives
The Best Artemis Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives9 free · 3 open source
Looking for something like Artemis? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 9 are free or have a free plan and 3 are open source.
Artemis provides a unified RGB lighting platform, according to its product page.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionOpenRGBOpenRGB controls RGB lighting devices without relying on…Open source optiongruvboxRetro groove color scheme for Vim with light and dark mode…Another optionAuroraAurora is open-source software for controlling RGB lighting…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OpenRGB | Free | Not stated | Linux, macOS, Web |
| 2 | Aurora | Free | Not stated | Web |
| 3 | Polychromatic | — | Not stated | Linux, Web |
| 4 | WLED | — | Not stated | Android, iOS, Web |
| 5 | gruvbox | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | backiee | Freemium | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 7 | Chezmoi | — | Not stated | Web |
| 8 | awesomewm | — | Not stated | Web |
| 9 | dotfiles | — | Not stated | Web |
| 10 | Dynamic Theme | Free | Not stated | Web, Windows |
All Artemis alternatives
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Also covers desktop customization · same kind of website · free
Aurora is open-source software for controlling RGB lighting across brands and integrating game effects.
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Polychromatic
polychromatic.appAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
Polychromatic manages RGB lighting peripherals on GNU/Linux through a front-end that supports OpenRazer.
4
WLED
kno.wled.geAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
WLED runs an ESP32 web server for controlling NeoPixel and other addressable LED lights.
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Also covers desktop customization · open source
Retro groove color scheme for Vim with light and dark mode switching.
6
Also covers desktop customization · same kind of website · free plan
backiee provides Windows wallpaper downloads, live wallpapers, and interactive widgets.
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Also covers desktop customization · same kind of website
Manage and synchronize dotfiles across multiple machines with chezmoi, which emphasizes secure handling.
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Also covers desktop customization · same kind of website
Awesome is a highly configurable and extensible window manager for X, described as fast and framework-based.
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Also covers desktop customization · same kind of website
dotfiles.github.io explains how dotfiles can help back up, restore, and synchronize preferences and settings.
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Also covers desktop customization · same kind of website · free
Dynamic Theme updates Windows wallpaper or lock screen images from Bing or Windows Spotlight.
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Also covers desktop customization · same kind of website · free
WallpaperCave lets users share and download community wallpapers across multiple categories.
12
Window Manager Index
wiki.archlinux.org/title/Window_managerAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
The ArchWiki explains window managers and links to a comparison of tiling window managers.
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Wayland Compositor Index
wiki.archlinux.org/title/WaylandAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
The ArchWiki explains the Wayland display server protocol and links to a compositor comparison.
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Also covers desktop customization · same kind of website · free plan
MechaKeys simulates mechanical keyboard sounds on a desktop, with free and paid sound packs.
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Also covers desktop customization · same kind of website · free
WallpaperWaifu offers live and animated wallpapers for desktop computers.
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Also covers desktop customization · same kind of website · free
Vin Star Theme offers third-party themes for Windows and some Windows software.
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Qtile
qtile.orgAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
Configure Qtile with Python and use its full-featured tiling window manager for arranging windows.
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ElectricSheep
electricsheep.orgAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
Electric Sheep is a collaborative abstract artwork that runs as a screensaver when computers sleep.
19
Also covers desktop customization · same kind of website · open source
Flexoki offers a color scheme for prose and code, designed for reading and writing on digital screens.
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Also covers desktop customization · same kind of website · open source
FluentFlyout adds media controls and a taskbar widget to Windows 11, with a flyout for playback controls.
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Solarized
ethanschoonover.com/solarizedAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
Solarized provides a sixteen-color palette for digital displays, with eight monotones and eight accent colors.
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Also covers desktop customization · same kind of website · free
Sweezy Cursors offers animated cursor designs for Chrome and Windows, including themes drawn from games and anime.
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Arch Wiki
wiki.archlinux.org/title/SwayAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
Sway is an i3-compatible tiling compositor for Wayland, documented in the ArchWiki.
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OpenRazer
openrazer.github.ioAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
OpenRazer provides Linux drivers and a user-space daemon for controlling Razer peripherals.
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What is the best alternative to Artemis?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Artemis are OpenRGB, Aurora, and Polychromatic.
Is there a free alternative to Artemis?
Yes. OpenRGB, Aurora, and backiee are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Artemis?
Yes: gruvbox, Flexoki, and FluentFlyout.
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