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Also covers desktop customization · open source
These dotfiles configure Hyprland with a dynamic tiling setup for Arch Linux and Fedora.
Alternatives
The Best En Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives5 free · 8 open source
Looking for something like En? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 5 are free or have a free plan and 8 are open source.
illogical-impulse provides usability-focused dotfiles for Hyprland, with workspace controls and desktop configuration.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionSimple ConfigThese dotfiles configure Hyprland with a dynamic tiling…Free or freemium optionOpenRGBOpenRGB controls RGB lighting devices without relying on…Another optionTest Configsrice cooker lets users browse and try Hyprland desktop…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simple Config | — | Yes | Linux |
| 2 | Test Configs | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | Chezmoi | — | Not stated | Web |
| 4 | dotfiles | — | Not stated | Web |
| 5 | OpenRGB | Free | Not stated | Linux, macOS, Web |
| 6 | FluentFlyout | — | Yes | Web, Windows |
| 7 | Docs | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 8 | Arch Wiki | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 9 | Hyprland | — | Not stated | Linux, Web |
| 10 | Elkowar's Wacky Widgets | — | Not stated | Linux |
All En alternatives
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Also covers desktop customization · open source
rice cooker lets users browse and try Hyprland desktop configurations, install a selection, or revert to the original.
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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
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
OpenRGB controls RGB lighting devices without relying on manufacturer software.
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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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Docs
picom.appAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
The picom manual documents compositor options, window rules, animations, configuration, and examples.
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Arch Wiki
wiki.archlinux.org/title/HyprlandAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
Hyprland is a tiling Wayland compositor with dynamic tiling and a custom renderer, documented in the ArchWiki.
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Hyprland
hypr.landAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
Hyprland provides dynamic tiling and Wayland features through a compositor with plugin support.
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Elkowar's Wacky Widgets
elkowar.github.io/ewwAlso covers desktop customization
Eww is a Rust widget system for creating custom desktop widgets, including configurations similar to those in AwesomeWM.
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Also covers desktop customization · open source
The awesome project provides a window manager for the desktop with a Lua configuration interface.
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Also covers desktop customization · open source
Polybar provides a desktop status bar with configuration options for displaying system information.
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Also covers desktop customization · open source
Forge adds window tiling and management controls to the GNOME Shell desktop.
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Also covers desktop customization · open source
AccentColorizer recolors Win32 controls in memory using an accent color without patching theme files.
15
Also covers desktop customization · open source
Awesome Hyprland curates a list of community resources for the Hyprland compositor.
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theme.sh
github.com/lemnos/theme.shAlso covers desktop customization
theme.sh changes terminal color schemes, with hundreds of themes and support for terminals using OSC color controls.
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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
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 · 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 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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Kawaii Hoshi
kawaiihoshi.comAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
Browse cute wallpapers and backgrounds for desktop computers, phones, and tablets at Kawaii Hoshi.
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Simple Desktops
simpledesktops.comAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
Browse minimalist wallpapers for Mac, iOS, Android, and Raspberry Pi through the Simple Desktops collection.
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Desktops
deskto.psAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
deskto.ps is a gallery of annotated desktop screenshots shared by users.
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What is the best alternative to En?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to En are Simple Config, Test Configs, and Chezmoi.
Is there a free alternative to En?
Yes. OpenRGB, backiee, and Dynamic Theme are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to En?
Yes: Simple Config, Test Configs, FluentFlyout, and Awesome.
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