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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.
Alternatives
The Best Simple Config Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 22 open source
Looking for something like Simple Config? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 22 are open source.
About Simple Configgithub.com/mylinuxforwork/dotfiles
VisitThese dotfiles configure Hyprland with a dynamic tiling setup for Arch Linux and Fedora.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionWaywallenWaywallen manages dynamic wallpapers on Linux desktops…Another optionTest Configsrice cooker lets users browse and try Hyprland desktop…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waywallen | — | Yes | Linux |
| 2 | Test Configs | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | Awesome Hyprland | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | WinDynamicDesktop | — | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| 5 | Forge | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | LabWC | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | BSPWM | — | Yes | Windows |
| 8 | Sway | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | Hyprland | — | Not stated | Linux, Web |
| 10 | Arch Wiki | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
All Simple Config alternatives
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Also covers desktop customization and open source · same kind of open-source project
rice cooker lets users browse and try Hyprland desktop configurations, install a selection, or revert to the original.
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Also covers desktop customization and open source · same kind of open-source project
Awesome Hyprland curates a list of community resources for the Hyprland compositor.
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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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Also covers desktop customization, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Forge adds window tiling and management controls to the GNOME Shell desktop.
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Also covers desktop customization and open source · same kind of open-source project
labwc provides a Wayland compositor that stacks windows rather than tiling them.
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Also covers desktop customization and open source · same kind of open-source project
Arrange desktop windows as leaves in a binary tree with bspwm, a tiling window manager that responds to X events.
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Also covers desktop customization and open source · same kind of open-source project
Sway offers an i3-compatible tiling compositor for Wayland-based desktop sessions.
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Hyprland
hypr.landAlso covers desktop customization and linux
Hyprland provides dynamic tiling and Wayland features through a compositor with plugin support.
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Arch Wiki
wiki.archlinux.org/title/HyprlandAlso covers desktop customization
Hyprland is a tiling Wayland compositor with dynamic tiling and a custom renderer, documented in the ArchWiki.
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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, 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
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
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
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
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
Fetch turns a terminal’s ASCII distribution logo into a rotating 3D object and displays live system information.
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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, 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, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
HackBGRT changes the startup logo displayed by UEFI-based Windows systems.
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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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What is the best alternative to Simple Config?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Simple Config are Waywallen, Test Configs, and Awesome Hyprland.
Are there open-source alternatives to Simple Config?
Yes: Waywallen, Test Configs, Awesome Hyprland, and WinDynamicDesktop.
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