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Rainmeter vs Background Switcher
How do Rainmeter and Background Switcher compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.
| Directory detail | Rainmeter | Background Switcher |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Rainmeter displays customizable desktop skins, from hardware meters to audio visualizers. | John’s Background Switcher displays photos and montages from local files and listed online sources on the desktop. |
| Website | ||
| Type | Website | App |
| Topic | ||
| Pricing | Free | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Web, Windows | macOS, Windows |
| Open source | Not stated | Not stated |
| Language | English | English |
| Alternatives |
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