Manage keyboard behavior across GNU/Linux, Windows, and macOS with KMonad, a keyboard manager.
The Best ShaderGlass Alternatives in 2026
Looking for something like ShaderGlass? 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 24 are open source.
ShaderGlass overlays GPU shaders on the Windows desktop and Wine, according to its project description.
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| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kmonad | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 2 | KeyViz | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 3 | RyzenAdj | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 4 | LittleBigMouse | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 5 | SonyHeadphonesClient | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 6 | NeoHtop-cli | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 7 | Virtual Display Driver | — | Yes | Windows |
| 8 | ShowDesktopOneMonitor | — | Yes | Windows |
| 9 | fastfetch | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 10 | Monitorian | — | Yes | Windows |
All ShaderGlass alternatives
Keyviz visualizes keyboard and mouse actions in real time through a free, open-source tool.
RyzenAdj adjusts power management settings for Ryzen mobile processors and APUs.
LittleBigMouse supports DPI-aware mouse movement across multiple screens.
SonyHeadphonesClient provides a cross-platform library implementation for Sony Sound Connect headphones.
NeoHtop-cli shows real-time CPU and memory views, a process tree, search, filters, and themes in a terminal.
Virtual Display Driver adds virtual monitors to Windows 10 and 11 for use with VR, OBS, Sunshine, or desktop sharing.
ShowDesktopOneMonitor changes the Windows desktop shortcut so it shows the desktop on one monitor.
Fastfetch displays system information through a feature-rich utility described as an alternative to neofetch.
Adjust brightness across multiple monitors on Windows using Monitorian, a desktop utility.
NVIDIA Profile Inspector edits NVIDIA driver profiles through the NVIDIA Driver Settings API on Windows.
Scalizer automatically configures Windows interface scaling on displays it does not support by default.
DriverStoreExplorer manages the Windows driver store; its project warns that improper changes can affect the system.
GSmartControl inspects the health of hard drives and SSDs using SMART information.
Apply acceleration to mouse input in the raw input stream with Raw Accel, a driver for Windows.
LowAudioLatency reduces the Windows audio buffer to a minimum setting, according to its project page.
PresentMon captures and analyzes high-level performance characteristics of graphics applications on Windows.
Radeon Software Slimmer removes selected components from Radeon Software for AMD GPUs on Windows.
TinyNvidiaUpdateChecker checks for NVIDIA GPU driver updates on Windows.
btop4win brings the btop++ process and system monitor to Windows, according to its project description.
Display Driver Uninstaller removes graphics and audio driver packages and attempts to clear associated files and registry entries.
FanCtrl automatically controls PC fan speed, according to the project description.
Move Mouse simulates user activity with software designed to move the pointer or trigger input.
Libre Hardware Monitor tracks computer temperature sensors, fan speeds, voltages, load, and clock speeds.
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