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Also covers desktop customization, git, and open source
Catppuccinifier recolors wallpapers using a command-line or graphical interface on Linux and Windows.
Alternatives
The Best Lively Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 15 open source
Looking for something like Lively? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 15 are open source.
Lively Wallpaper is free, open-source software for animated desktop wallpapers and screensavers.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionGUICatppuccinifier recolors wallpapers using a command-line or…Another optionLWPLWP creates layered parallax wallpapers whose layers move…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GUI | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 2 | LWP | — | Yes | Linux |
| 3 | Wearewaylandnow | — | Yes | Linux |
| 4 | Fetch | — | Yes | Linux, macOS |
| 5 | HydraPaper | — | Not stated | Linux, Web |
| 6 | Chezmoi | — | Not stated | Web |
| 7 | awesomewm | — | Not stated | Web |
| 8 | herbstluftwm | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 9 | Arch Wiki | — | Not stated | Web |
| 10 | Fetch | — | Not stated | Web |
All Lively alternatives
2
Also covers desktop customization, git, and open source
LWP creates layered parallax wallpapers whose layers move with the mouse cursor.
3
Also covers desktop customization, git, and open source
This repository contains the source for wearewaylandnow.com, an opinionated site about the Wayland desktop environment.
4
Also covers desktop customization, git, and open source
Fetch turns a terminal’s ASCII distribution logo into a rotating 3D object and displays live system information.
5
HydraPaper
hydrapaper.gabmus.orgAlso covers desktop customization and git · same kind of website
HydraPaper manages wallpaper collections and supports multi-monitor setups.
6
Also covers desktop customization and git · same kind of website
Manage and synchronize dotfiles across multiple machines with chezmoi, which emphasizes secure handling.
7
Also covers desktop customization and git · same kind of website
Awesome is a highly configurable and extensible window manager for X, described as fast and framework-based.
8
herbstluftwm
herbstluftwm.orgAlso covers desktop customization and git · same kind of website
herbstluftwm arranges windows through a manual tiling window manager for the X window system.
9
Arch Wiki
wiki.archlinux.org/title/SwayAlso covers desktop customization and git · same kind of website
Sway is an i3-compatible tiling compositor for Wayland, documented in the ArchWiki.
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Fetch
asdesai.com/p/fetchAlso covers desktop customization and git · same kind of website
Fetch renders a distribution’s ASCII logo as a rotating 3D object alongside live system information.
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Elkowar's Wacky Widgets
elkowar.github.io/ewwAlso covers desktop customization and git
Eww is a Rust widget system for creating custom desktop widgets, including configurations similar to those in AwesomeWM.
12
theme.sh
github.com/lemnos/theme.shAlso covers desktop customization and git
theme.sh changes terminal color schemes, with hundreds of themes and support for terminals using OSC color controls.
13
Also covers desktop customization and open source
Aerial brings an Apple TV-style screensaver to Windows computers, according to its project description.
14
Also covers desktop customization and open source · same kind of website
FluentFlyout adds media controls and a taskbar widget to Windows 11, with a flyout for playback controls.
15
Also covers desktop customization and open source
WinDynamicDesktop brings macOS Mojave-style dynamic desktop wallpapers to Windows, with themes and scheduling.
16
Also covers desktop customization and open source
AutoWall displays live wallpapers on Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11 using an open-source wallpaper engine.
17
Also covers desktop customization and open source
Superpaper manages wallpapers across multiple monitors on Linux and Windows, with partial support for macOS.
18
Also covers desktop customization and open source
WallSync indexes wallpaper sites for anime, minimal, 4K, and live wallpapers, with community contributions.
19
Also covers desktop customization and open source
This repository collects aesthetic wallpapers for desktop backgrounds.
20
Also covers desktop customization and open source
Wallhaven Desktop is an unofficial app that uses the Wallhaven API to browse wallpapers.
21
Also covers desktop customization and open source
Waywallen manages dynamic wallpapers on Linux desktops, according to its project description.
22
Also covers desktop customization and open source
Hidamari lets Linux users set videos as wallpaper backgrounds on their desktop.
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ScreenPlay
screen-play.appAlso covers desktop customization · same kind of website
ScreenPlay provides live wallpapers, widgets, and screensavers through an open-source app for Windows and macOS.
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Also covers desktop customization and open source
Variety automatically downloads and rotates wallpapers on Linux systems.
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Alternatives to similar tools
Chezmoi24 alternativesawesomewm24 alternativesWearewaylandnow24 alternativesWinDynamicDesktop24 alternativesSuperPaper24 alternativeswallhaven-desktop24 alternatives
What is the best alternative to Lively?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Lively are GUI, LWP, and Wearewaylandnow.
Are there open-source alternatives to Lively?
Yes: GUI, LWP, Wearewaylandnow, and Fetch.
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