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Also covers desktop customization, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Fetch turns a terminal’s ASCII distribution logo into a rotating 3D object and displays live system information.
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The Best HackBGRT Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 24 open source
Looking for something like HackBGRT? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 24 are open source.
HackBGRT changes the startup logo displayed by UEFI-based Windows systems.
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First suggestionFetchFetch turns a terminal’s ASCII distribution logo into a…Another optionMactypeMacType improves Windows font rendering through an…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fetch | — | Yes | Linux, macOS |
| 2 | Mactype | — | Yes | Windows |
| 3 | SwayFx | — | Yes | Windows |
| 4 | BeautySearch | — | Yes | Windows |
| 5 | Variety | — | Yes | Linux |
| 6 | SecureUxTheme | — | Yes | Windows |
| 7 | Awesome Wayland | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | Polybar (X11) | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | Awesome Web Desktops | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | SuperPaper | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
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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, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
SwayFX extends the Sway compositor with visual effects through changes to its rendering layer.
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Also covers desktop customization and open source · same kind of open-source project
BeautySearch changes the appearance of the Windows 10 search interface.
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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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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, 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
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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Also covers desktop customization, linux, and open source · 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, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Aerial brings an Apple TV-style screensaver to Windows computers, according to its project description.
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Also covers desktop customization and open source · same kind of open-source project
MechvibesDX rewrites the Mechvibes keyboard sound app in Rust and Dioxus.
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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
Arc provides a flat GTK theme with transparent elements for desktop shells and applications.
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Also covers desktop customization, linux, and open source · 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, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
AeroThemePlasma offers a KDE Plasma shell with a design based on the Windows 7 desktop.
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Also covers desktop customization, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Awesome Linux Ricing collects themes, tools, and applications for customizing Linux desktops.
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Also covers desktop customization, linux, and open source · 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, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
These dotfiles configure Hyprland with a dynamic tiling setup for Arch Linux and Fedora.
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Also covers desktop customization, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Waywallen manages dynamic wallpapers on Linux desktops, according to its project description.
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Also covers desktop customization, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Hidamari lets Linux users set videos as wallpaper backgrounds on their desktop.
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Also covers desktop customization, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
nwg-look edits GTK settings for desktop environments using the wlroots Wayland environment.
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Also covers desktop customization and open source · same kind of open-source project
Mica For Everyone enables backdrop effects on Win32 application title bars in Windows 11.
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What is the best alternative to HackBGRT?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to HackBGRT are Fetch, Mactype, and SwayFx.
Are there open-source alternatives to HackBGRT?
Yes: Fetch, Mactype, SwayFx, and BeautySearch.
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