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Also covers desktop customization, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Superpaper manages wallpapers across multiple monitors on Linux and Windows, with partial support for macOS.
Alternatives
The Best Lively Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives1 free · 20 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, 1 are free or have a free plan and 20 are open source.
Lively Wallpaper sets animated desktop wallpapers and screensavers powered by WinUI 3.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionSuperPaperSuperpaper manages wallpapers across multiple monitors on…Free or freemium optionOpenRGBOpenRGB controls RGB lighting devices without relying on…Another optionHidamariHidamari lets Linux users set videos as wallpaper…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SuperPaper | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 2 | Hidamari | — | Yes | Linux |
| 3 | Variety | — | Yes | Linux |
| 4 | Pokemon Terminal | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | LiquidCTL | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | Win Set View | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | Aerial | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 8 | NotCurses | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | Hardcode Tray | — | Not stated | Linux |
| 10 | gruvbox | — | Yes | — |
All Lively alternatives
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Also covers desktop customization, open source, and python · 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, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Variety automatically downloads and rotates wallpapers on Linux systems.
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Also covers desktop customization, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Pokemon-Terminal provides Pokémon-themed terminal themes, with topics listing shells and terminals including Bash and iTerm2.
5
Also covers desktop customization, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
liquidctl provides cross-platform command-line and Python drivers for liquid coolers and other devices.
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Also covers desktop customization and open source · same kind of open-source project
WinSetView sets folder views globally in Windows Explorer; its project warns about an unrelated fake website.
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Also covers desktop customization 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 python · same kind of open-source project
Build terminal user interfaces with Notcurses, a library for character-based graphics in modern terminals.
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Hardcode Tray
github.com/bilelmoussaoui/Hardcode-TrayAlso covers desktop customization and python · same kind of open-source project
Hardcode-Tray detects hardcoded Linux tray icons and replaces them with icons from the selected theme, with an option to revert.
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Also covers desktop customization and python · same kind of open-source project
Retro groove color scheme for Vim with light and dark mode switching.
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Also covers desktop customization and python · free
OpenRGB controls RGB lighting devices without relying on manufacturer software.
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Qtile
qtile.orgAlso covers desktop customization and python
Configure Qtile with Python and use its full-featured tiling window manager for arranging windows.
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Also covers desktop customization and open source · same kind of open-source project
WinDynamicDesktop brings macOS Mojave-style dynamic desktop wallpapers to Windows, with themes and scheduling.
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Notcurses
nick-black.com/dankwiki/index.php/NotcursesAlso covers desktop customization and python
Build vibrant text user interfaces for modern terminal emulators with the Notcurses library.
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Also covers desktop customization 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 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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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.
18
Also covers desktop customization and open source · same kind of open-source project
Wallhaven Desktop is an unofficial app that uses the Wallhaven API to browse wallpapers.
19
Also covers desktop customization 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 and open source · same kind of open-source project
This repository collects aesthetic wallpapers for desktop backgrounds.
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Also covers desktop customization 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 and open source · same kind of open-source project
GoWall converts wallpaper color schemes, extracts palettes, compresses and upscales images, and offers OCR features using vision models.
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Also covers desktop customization and open source · same kind of open-source project
This Chrome extension downloads wallpapers from Wallhaven, according to its project description.
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Also covers desktop customization 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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Alternatives to similar tools
Hardcode Tray24 alternativesSuperPaper24 alternativesPokemon Terminal24 alternativesNotCurses24 alternativesWinDynamicDesktop24 alternativeswallhaven-desktop24 alternatives
What is the best alternative to Lively?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Lively are SuperPaper, Hidamari, and Variety.
Is there a free alternative to Lively?
Yes. OpenRGB is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Lively?
Yes: SuperPaper, Hidamari, Variety, and Pokemon Terminal.
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