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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.
Alternatives
The Best Hyprland Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives1 free · 9 open source
Looking for something like Hyprland? 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 9 are open source.
Hyprland provides dynamic tiling and Wayland features through a compositor with plugin support.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionArch WikiHyprland is a tiling Wayland compositor with dynamic tiling…Free or freemium optionDynamic ThemeDynamic Theme updates Windows wallpaper or lock screen…Open source optionSimple ConfigThese dotfiles configure Hyprland with a dynamic tiling…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arch Wiki | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 2 | Simple Config | — | Yes | Linux |
| 3 | Arch Wiki | — | Not stated | Web |
| 4 | LabWC | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | Sway | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | Wayland Compositor Index | — | Not stated | Web |
| 7 | Dynamic Theme | Free | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 8 | Awesome Hyprland | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | i3wm | — | Yes | Linux |
| 10 | dwm | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
All Hyprland alternatives
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Also covers desktop customization and linux · open source
These dotfiles configure Hyprland with a dynamic tiling setup for Arch Linux and Fedora.
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Arch Wiki
wiki.archlinux.org/title/SwayAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
Sway is an i3-compatible tiling compositor for Wayland, documented in the ArchWiki.
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Also covers desktop customization · open source
labwc provides a Wayland compositor that stacks windows rather than tiling them.
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Also covers desktop customization · open source
Sway offers an i3-compatible tiling compositor for Wayland-based desktop sessions.
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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
Dynamic Theme updates Windows wallpaper or lock screen images from Bing or Windows Spotlight.
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Also covers desktop customization · open source
Awesome Hyprland curates a list of community resources for the Hyprland compositor.
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Also covers desktop customization and linux · open source
i3 is a tiling window manager for X11 with documented code and Xinerama support.
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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.
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wayscriber
wayscriber.comAlso covers desktop customization and linux · same kind of website
wayscriber provides live screen annotation for Linux Wayland, with a drawing layer activated by a keybind.
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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.
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river
github.com/riverwm/riverAlso covers desktop customization
river separates the Wayland compositor from the window manager, allowing a compatible manager to be chosen.
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Mango
github.com/mangowm/mangoAlso covers desktop customization
Mango provides a Wayland compositor built on dwl and includes several window layouts.
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Also covers desktop customization · open source
Wayfire offers a modular Wayland compositor with extension points and customizable behavior.
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Also covers desktop customization · open source
Waybar provides a customizable status bar for Wayland compositors such as Sway and wlroots-based environments.
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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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Qtile
qtile.orgAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
Configure Qtile with Python and use its full-featured tiling window manager for arranging windows.
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xmonad
xmonad.orgAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
xmonad provides a dynamically tiling window manager for X11, written and configured in Haskell.
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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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herbstluftwm
herbstluftwm.orgAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
herbstluftwm arranges windows through a manual tiling window manager for the X window system.
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We Are Wayland Now
wearewaylandnow.comAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
This guide tracks Wayland support and lists alternative applications for common desktop tasks, such as launchers and screenshot tools.
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Also covers desktop customization and linux · open source
Waywallen manages dynamic wallpapers on Linux desktops, according to its project description.
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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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Alternatives to similar tools
Dynamic Theme24 alternativesWindow Manager Index24 alternativesArch Wiki24 alternativesWayland Compositor Index24 alternativesAwesome Hyprland24 alternativeswayscriber24 alternatives
What is the best alternative to Hyprland?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Hyprland are Arch Wiki, Simple Config, and Arch Wiki.
Is there a free alternative to Hyprland?
Yes. Dynamic Theme is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Hyprland?
Yes: Simple Config, LabWC, Sway, and Awesome Hyprland.
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