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Fetch
asdesai.com/p/fetchAlso covers desktop customization and git
Fetch renders a distribution’s ASCII logo as a rotating 3D object alongside live system information.
Alternatives
The Best Fetch Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 16 open source
Looking for something like Fetch? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 16 are open source.
Fetch turns a terminal’s ASCII distribution logo into a rotating 3D object and displays live system information.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionFetchFetch renders a distribution’s ASCII logo as a rotating 3D…Open source optionWearewaylandnowThis repository contains the source for…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fetch | — | Not stated | Web |
| 2 | Wearewaylandnow | — | Yes | Linux |
| 3 | GUI | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 4 | LWP | — | Yes | Linux |
| 5 | Lively | — | Yes | Web, Windows |
| 6 | theme.sh | — | Not stated | — |
| 7 | Variety | — | Yes | Linux |
| 8 | Elkowar's Wacky Widgets | — | Not stated | Linux |
| 9 | HackBGRT | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 10 | herbstluftwm | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
All Fetch alternatives
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Also covers desktop customization, git, and linux · 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, git, and linux · same kind of open-source project
Catppuccinifier recolors wallpapers using a command-line or graphical interface on Linux and Windows.
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Also covers desktop customization, git, and linux · same kind of open-source project
LWP creates layered parallax wallpapers whose layers move with the mouse cursor.
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Also covers desktop customization, git, and open source
Lively Wallpaper is free, open-source software for animated desktop wallpapers and screensavers.
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theme.sh
github.com/lemnos/theme.shAlso covers desktop customization and git · same kind of open-source project
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, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Variety automatically downloads and rotates wallpapers on Linux systems.
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Elkowar's Wacky Widgets
elkowar.github.io/ewwAlso covers desktop customization, git, and linux
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, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
HackBGRT changes the startup logo displayed by UEFI-based Windows systems.
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herbstluftwm
herbstluftwm.orgAlso covers desktop customization and git
herbstluftwm arranges windows through a manual tiling window manager for the X window system.
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Also covers desktop customization, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Awesome Wayland collects resources related to the Wayland display system.
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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 and open source · same kind of open-source project
AutoWall displays live wallpapers on Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11 using an open-source wallpaper engine.
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HydraPaper
hydrapaper.gabmus.orgAlso covers desktop customization, git, and linux
HydraPaper manages wallpaper collections and supports multi-monitor setups.
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Also covers desktop customization and git
Manage and synchronize dotfiles across multiple machines with chezmoi, which emphasizes secure handling.
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Also covers desktop customization and git
Awesome is a highly configurable and extensible window manager for X, described as fast and framework-based.
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Arch Wiki
wiki.archlinux.org/title/SwayAlso covers desktop customization and git
Sway is an i3-compatible tiling compositor for Wayland, documented in the ArchWiki.
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Also covers desktop customization and open source · same kind of open-source project
WallSync indexes wallpaper sites for anime, minimal, 4K, and live wallpapers, with community contributions.
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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 and open source · same kind of open-source project
Generate terminal color palettes in C with Hellwal, a utility modeled on Pywal.
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Also covers desktop customization and open source · same kind of open-source project
MacType improves Windows font rendering through an application that changes how text appears across the system.
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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
This repository curates web pages, apps, and portfolios that resemble desktop operating 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 Fetch?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Fetch are Fetch, Wearewaylandnow, and GUI.
Are there open-source alternatives to Fetch?
Yes: Wearewaylandnow, GUI, LWP, and Lively.
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