Backdrop Alternatives

Backdrop is described as 'Simple utility to fill your screen with a giant blank window. Fill the window with a solid color or a custom image, your choice. This is useful for:' and is an app. There are nine alternatives to Backdrop for Mac and Windows. The best Backdrop alternative is HazeOver. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Pliim or LeDimmer. Other great apps like Backdrop are InfiniDesk, Dropcloth, Focusdim and Appocalypse.

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  1. HazeOver icon
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    Too many windows to manage? Big display? Or getting lost in multiple monitors? HazeOver is for you! ? TRIAL version: HazeOver.com

    20 HazeOver alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • HazeOver is the most popular Mac alternative to Backdrop.

    • HazeOver is the most popular commercial alternative to Backdrop.

    • HazeOver is Paid and ProprietaryBackdrop is Free and Proprietary
  2. Pliim icon
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    One click and be ready to go up on stage and present!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • Pliim is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Backdrop.

    • Pliim is Free and Open SourceBackdrop is Free and Proprietary
  3. LeDimmer icon
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    LeDimmer is a small Windows application (<200KB) that sits in the system tray and simply dims the screen around the foreground window.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • LeDimmer is the most popular Windows alternative to Backdrop.

    • LeDimmer is Free and ProprietaryBackdrop is also Free and Proprietary
  4. InfiniDesk icon
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    Use InfiniDesk to choose which files appear on your Mac desktop. Create dedicated desktop views for each project or workflow — and switch between them instantly with a click. InfiniDesk is perfect for keeping your workspace focused and clutter-free.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. Dropcloth icon
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    Windows only: Instantly blank out your desktop and all of your running apps with Dropcloth, a Windows copy of previously mentioned Mac-only app Backdrop.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Focusdim icon
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    Professional focus enhancement for macOS. Dim background applications or highlight your active window with beautiful colored borders.

    20 Focusdim alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    The ultimate macOS app to quit or hide all your applications and free up desktop clutter.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. HiddenMe icon
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    Hide desktop icons with a single click.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Is your desktop overwhelmed with files and folders? Introducing Desktop Ghost Pro—the ultimate solution to instantly declutter your workspace. With a single click or a customizable hotkey, hide all your desktop items without deleting or moving them.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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