Desktop Lux Alternatives

Desktop Lux is described as 'Program for decoration and advanced customization of the appearance of the Windows operating system. Thanks to its unique capabilities, it will raise not only your mood, but also those around you, and emphasize your individuality' and is an app in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Desktop Lux for Windows, Linux, Steam, Mac and Android. The best Desktop Lux alternative is Winaero Tweaker, which is free. Other great apps like Desktop Lux are Lively Wallpaper, Wallpaper Engine, Ultimate Windows Tweaker and Sucrose Wallpaper Engine.

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Desktop Lux alternatives page was last updated Dec 23, 2024
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  1. Winaero Tweaker icon

    Winaero Tweaker

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    Winaero Tweaker is a universal tweaker software which supports Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 and Windows 11.

    13 Winaero Tweaker alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Winaero Tweaker screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  System Tweaker
    2.  Portable
    3.  Customize Windows
    4.  Extensive settings menu
    5.  System settings access

    Winaero Tweaker VS Desktop Lux

     

    • Winaero Tweaker is the most popular Windows alternative to Desktop Lux.

    • Winaero Tweaker is the most popular free alternative to Desktop Lux.

    • Winaero Tweaker is Free and ProprietaryDesktop Lux is Paid and Proprietary
    • Winaero Tweaker is Lightweight and Privacy focusedDesktop Lux is not according to our users
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    Lively Wallpaper

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    Free and open-source application for setting GIFs, videos and webpages as your desktop wallpaper and screensaver.

    22 Lively Wallpaper alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Latest Windows 11 fluent design.

    Lively Wallpaper Features

    1.  Live Wallpapers
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Support for HD videos
    4.  Video Wallpaper
    5.  Support for scripting
    6.  Widgets
    7.  Wallpaper Cycling

    Lively Wallpaper VS Desktop Lux

     

    • Lively Wallpaper is the most popular Open Source alternative to Desktop Lux.

    • Lively Wallpaper is Free and Open SourceDesktop Lux is Paid and Proprietary
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    Wallpaper Engine

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    Enhance your Windows desktop with animated wallpapers like 3D, 2D, videos and more. Customize with a built-in editor, share via Steam Workshop, and stay ad-free with companion app support for Android.

    43 Wallpaper Engine alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Steam
    Wallpaper Engine screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Live Wallpapers
    2.  Video Wallpaper
    3.  Visualize Music
    4.  User contributed content
    5.  Built-in editor
    6.  Steam Workshop
    7.  Wallpaper Cycling
    8.  Ad-free

    Wallpaper Engine VS Desktop Lux

     

    • Wallpaper Engine is the most popular Android alternative to Desktop Lux.

    • Wallpaper Engine is the most popular commercial alternative to Desktop Lux.

    • Wallpaper Engine is Paid and ProprietaryDesktop Lux is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Stardock DeskScapes

    Bring your wallpaper to life with DeskScapes! DeskScapes is a program that allows users to have animated wallpaper on their Windows desktop. It supports playing video as animated wallpaper, dynamically generated content as animat...

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    Ultimate Windows Tweaker

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    Ultimate Windows Tweaker 5 for Windows 11 is now available for download! This popular Windows tweaking software adds tweaks for the new operating system and is widely regarded as the best Windows 11 tweaker.

    55 Ultimate Windows Tweaker alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Ultimate Windows Tweaker screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Privacy settings
    5.  System settings access

    Ultimate Windows Tweaker VS Desktop Lux

     
  7. Sucrose Wallpaper Engine icon

    Sucrose Wallpaper Engine

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    Sucrose is a versatile wallpaper engine that brings a wide range of interactive wallpapers to life on your desktop. With light and dark theme options, you can choose the appearance that suits your personal preferences.

    43 Sucrose Wallpaper Engine alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Sucrose Wallpaper Engine screenshot 1

    Sucrose Wallpaper Engine Features

    1.  Live Wallpapers
    2.  Wallpaper Cycling
    3.  Video Wallpaper
    4.  Ad-free

    Sucrose Wallpaper Engine VS Desktop Lux

     
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    ScreenPlay

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    ScreenPlay is an Open Source cross-platform app for displaying Video Wallpaper & Widgets. It is written in modern C++20/Qt6/QML. It currently supports Windows and macOS (x64 and arm).

    37 ScreenPlay alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Linux
    ScreenPlay screenshot 1

    ScreenPlay Features

    1.  Live Wallpapers
    2.  Video Wallpaper
    3.  Widgets
    4.  Steam Workshop
    5.  Portable
    6.  Visualize Music
    7.  Wallpaper Cycling

    ScreenPlay VS Desktop Lux

     

    • ScreenPlay is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Desktop Lux.

    • ScreenPlay is Free and Open SourceDesktop Lux is Paid and Proprietary
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    TranslucentTB

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    TranslucentTB is a lightweight utility that makes the Windows taskbar translucent/transparent.

    8 TranslucentTB alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    TranslucentTB screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Make Taskbar Transparent
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Sits in the System Tray

    TranslucentTB VS Desktop Lux

     
  11. Object Desktop icon

    Object Desktop

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    Transform your Windows desktop with this comprehensive suite offering interface customization, performance boosts, and desktop tools like Fences, Start10, and DeskScapes. Developed by Stardock, it delivers visual and functional upgrades while maximizing OS capabilities.

    6 Object Desktop alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Object Desktop screenshot 1

    Object Desktop Features

    1.  Skins
    2.  Themes
    3.  Dock

    Object Desktop VS Desktop Lux

     

  12. Layered WallPaper

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    Layered WallPaper allows You to create multi-layered parallax wallpapers. Each layer moves with Your mouse cursor, creating beautiful parallax effect.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Layered WallPaper screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Live Wallpapers

    Layered WallPaper VS Desktop Lux

     
  13. Stardock DeskScapes icon

    Stardock DeskScapes

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    Bring your wallpaper to life with DeskScapes! DeskScapes is a program that allows users to have animated wallpaper on their Windows desktop. It supports playing video as animated wallpaper, dynamically generated content as animated wallpaper, and more.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Stardock DeskScapes screenshot 1

    Stardock DeskScapes Features

    1.  Live Wallpapers

    Stardock DeskScapes VS Desktop Lux

     
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    Wallpaper Manager

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    Wallpaper Manager is a wallpaper cycling and management tool especially designed for multiscreen systems.

    18 Wallpaper Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Wallpaper Manager screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last version is from 2010.

    Wallpaper Manager Features

    1.  Wallpaper Cycling

    Wallpaper Manager VS Desktop Lux

     
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    AwesomeWallpaper

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    AwesomeWallpaper plays videos, shows images and system information on your desktop wallpaper. It supports next modes:

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    AwesomeWallpaper screenshot 1

    AwesomeWallpaper Features

    1.  Video Wallpaper

    AwesomeWallpaper VS Desktop Lux

     
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