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Also covers desktop customization and git · same kind of website
Awesome is a highly configurable and extensible window manager for X, described as fast and framework-based.
Alternatives
The Best Chezmoi Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives4 free · 8 open source
Looking for something like Chezmoi? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 4 are free or have a free plan and 8 are open source.
Manage and synchronize dotfiles across multiple machines with chezmoi, which emphasizes secure handling.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionawesomewmAwesome is a highly configurable and extensible window…Free or freemium optionWallpaperCaveWallpaperCave lets users share and download community…Open source optionLivelyLively Wallpaper is free, open-source software for animated…Another optionArch WikiSway is an i3-compatible tiling compositor for Wayland…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | awesomewm | — | Not stated | Web |
| 2 | Arch Wiki | — | Not stated | Web |
| 3 | Fetch | — | Not stated | Web |
| 4 | HydraPaper | — | Not stated | Linux, Web |
| 5 | herbstluftwm | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 6 | Lively | — | Yes | Web, Windows |
| 7 | Wearewaylandnow | — | Yes | Linux |
| 8 | Elkowar's Wacky Widgets | — | Not stated | Linux |
| 9 | GUI | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 10 | LWP | — | Yes | Linux |
All Chezmoi alternatives
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Arch Wiki
wiki.archlinux.org/title/SwayAlso covers desktop customization and git · same kind of website
Sway is an i3-compatible tiling compositor for Wayland, documented in the ArchWiki.
3
Fetch
asdesai.com/p/fetchAlso covers desktop customization and git · same kind of website
Fetch renders a distribution’s ASCII logo as a rotating 3D object alongside live system information.
4
HydraPaper
hydrapaper.gabmus.orgAlso covers desktop customization and git · same kind of website
HydraPaper manages wallpaper collections and supports multi-monitor setups.
5
herbstluftwm
herbstluftwm.orgAlso covers desktop customization and git · same kind of website
herbstluftwm arranges windows through a manual tiling window manager for the X window system.
6
Also covers desktop customization and git · same kind of website · open source
Lively Wallpaper is free, open-source software for animated desktop wallpapers and screensavers.
7
Also covers desktop customization and git · open source
This repository contains the source for wearewaylandnow.com, an opinionated site about the Wayland desktop environment.
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Elkowar's Wacky Widgets
elkowar.github.io/ewwAlso covers desktop customization and git
Eww is a Rust widget system for creating custom desktop widgets, including configurations similar to those in AwesomeWM.
9
Also covers desktop customization and git · open source
Catppuccinifier recolors wallpapers using a command-line or graphical interface on Linux and Windows.
10
Also covers desktop customization and git · open source
LWP creates layered parallax wallpapers whose layers move with the mouse cursor.
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Also covers desktop customization and git · open source
Fetch turns a terminal’s ASCII distribution logo into a rotating 3D object and displays live system information.
12
theme.sh
github.com/lemnos/theme.shAlso covers desktop customization and git
theme.sh changes terminal color schemes, with hundreds of themes and support for terminals using OSC color controls.
13
Also covers desktop customization · same kind of website
dotfiles.github.io explains how dotfiles can help back up, restore, and synchronize preferences and settings.
14
dwm
dwm.suckless.orgAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
Manage windows on X11 with dwm, a dynamic window manager from suckless.org with customization information.
15
Also covers desktop customization · same kind of website · free
WallpaperCave lets users share and download community wallpapers across multiple categories.
16
En
ii.clsty.link/enAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
illogical-impulse provides usability-focused dotfiles for Hyprland, with workspace controls and desktop configuration.
17
Also covers desktop customization · open source
Superpaper manages wallpapers across multiple monitors on Linux and Windows, with partial support for macOS.
18
Also covers desktop customization · open source
These dotfiles configure Hyprland with a dynamic tiling setup for Arch Linux and Fedora.
19
Also covers desktop customization · open source
QTTabBar adds tabbed folder browsing to Windows Explorer for navigating multiple locations in one window.
20
Also covers desktop customization · same kind of website · free plan
backiee provides Windows wallpaper downloads, live wallpapers, and interactive widgets.
21
Also covers desktop customization · same kind of website · free
Dynamic Theme updates Windows wallpaper or lock screen images from Bing or Windows Spotlight.
22
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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Alternatives to similar tools
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What is the best alternative to Chezmoi?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Chezmoi are awesomewm, Arch Wiki, and Fetch.
Is there a free alternative to Chezmoi?
Yes. WallpaperCave, backiee, and Dynamic Theme are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Chezmoi?
Yes: Lively, Wearewaylandnow, GUI, and LWP.
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