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Catppuccin
catppuccin.comAlso covers desktop customization
Catppuccin provides a community color scheme with ports for coding and design tools.
Alternatives
The Best Gruvbox Contrib Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives1 free · 11 open source
Looking for something like Gruvbox Contrib? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 11 are open source.
About Gruvbox Contribgithub.com/morhetz/gruvbox-contrib
VisitGruvbox Contrib collects ports and extras for the Gruvbox color scheme.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionCatppuccinCatppuccin provides a community color scheme with ports for…Free or freemium optionCustomFolderCustomFolder is a free portable Windows utility that…Open source optiongruvboxRetro groove color scheme for Vim with light and dark mode…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catppuccin | — | Not stated | Web |
| 2 | gruvbox | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | Themes | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | Flexoki | — | Yes | Web |
| 5 | Rosé Pine | — | Not stated | Web |
| 6 | Shell Color Scripts | — | Not stated | Web |
| 7 | Dracula | — | Not stated | Web |
| 8 | Wallpaper | — | Not stated | iOS, macOS, Web |
| 9 | Awesome Linux Ricing | — | Yes | Linux |
| 10 | Awesome Wayland | — | Yes | — |
All Gruvbox Contrib alternatives
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Also covers desktop customization · same kind of open-source project · open source
Retro groove color scheme for Vim with light and dark mode switching.
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Also covers desktop customization · same kind of open-source project · open source
This repository collects Polybar themes in different styles, colors, and variants for desktop customization.
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Also covers desktop customization · open source
Flexoki offers a color scheme for prose and code, designed for reading and writing on digital screens.
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Rosé Pine
rosepinetheme.comAlso covers desktop customization
Rosé Pine provides a color scheme for digital interfaces, described by its site as inspired by pine, fur, and Soho style.
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Shell Color Scripts
gitlab.com/dwt1/shell-color-scriptsAlso covers desktop customization
Shell Color Scripts collects terminal color scripts and provides a program for running a selected script.
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Dracula
draculatheme.comAlso covers desktop customization
Dracula provides a color scheme for code editors, terminal emulators, and other applications.
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Wallpaper
basicappleguy.com/haberdashery/category/Wallpa…Also covers desktop customization
Basic Apple Guy’s Haberdashery shares wallpapers, icons, and other digital extras.
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Also covers desktop customization · same kind of open-source project · open source
Awesome Linux Ricing collects themes, tools, and applications for customizing Linux desktops.
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Also covers desktop customization · same kind of open-source project · open source
Awesome Wayland collects resources related to the Wayland display system.
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Also covers desktop customization · same kind of open-source project · open source
This repository collects aesthetic wallpapers for desktop backgrounds.
12
Also covers desktop customization · same kind of open-source project · open source
Aura Theme provides a dark color theme for supported apps, according to its project description.
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Also covers desktop customization · same kind of open-source project · open source
AccentColorizer recolors Win32 controls in memory using an accent color without patching theme files.
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Also covers desktop customization · same kind of open-source project · open source
GoWall converts wallpaper color schemes, extracts palettes, compresses and upscales images, and offers OCR features using vision models.
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theme.sh
github.com/lemnos/theme.shAlso covers desktop customization · 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 · same kind of open-source project · open source
Generate terminal color palettes in C with Hellwal, a utility modeled on Pywal.
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Also covers desktop customization · same kind of open-source project · open source
Themix GUI generates color variations for themes including GTK, Cinnamon, GNOME, Openbox, and Xfwm.
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Frutiger Aero Archive
frutigeraeroarchive.orgAlso covers desktop customization
Frutiger Aero Archive collects wallpapers, videos, icons, and historical material about the Frutiger Aero aesthetic.
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WindowsCustomization
windowscustomization.comAlso covers desktop customization
WindowsCustomization collects Windows themes, icons, wallpapers, cursors, Rainmeter skins, and customization tutorials.
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theme.park
theme-park.devAlso covers desktop customization
theme.park collects themes and skins for 48 applications, with several installation methods documented.
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CoolBackgrounds
coolbackgrounds.ioAlso covers desktop customization
Cool Backgrounds collects background images for blogs, websites, desktop screens, and phones.
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Also covers desktop customization · free
CustomFolder is a free portable Windows utility that customizes folder icons with templates, colors and emblems.
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Solarized
ethanschoonover.com/solarizedAlso covers desktop customization
Solarized provides a sixteen-color palette for digital displays, with eight monotones and eight accent colors.
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FolderMarker
foldermarker.comAlso covers desktop customization
Folder Marker offers tools for changing folder icons and colors, with additional icon sets.
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Alternatives to similar tools
Themes24 alternativesAwesome Linux Ricing24 alternativesAwesome Wayland24 alternativestheme.sh24 alternativesWindowsCustomization24 alternativesWallpaper24 alternatives
What is the best alternative to Gruvbox Contrib?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Gruvbox Contrib are Catppuccin, gruvbox, and Themes.
Is there a free alternative to Gruvbox Contrib?
Yes. CustomFolder is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Gruvbox Contrib?
Yes: gruvbox, Themes, Flexoki, and Awesome Linux Ricing.
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