HydraPaper AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Shell Extensions

The best Shell Extension alternative to HydraPaper is Wallpaper Engine. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try ScreenPlay. If that doesn't work for you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to HydraPaper, but unfortunately only two of them are Shell Extensions.

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HydraPaper alternatives page was last updated Jun 17, 2022
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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.

    42 Wallpaper Engine alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Steam
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    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
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    Wallpaper Engine VS HydraPaper

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    • Wallpaper Engine is the most popular Android alternative to HydraPaper.

    • Wallpaper Engine is the most popular commercial alternative to HydraPaper.

    • Wallpaper Engine is Paid and ProprietaryHydraPaper is Free and Open Source
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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).

    36 ScreenPlay alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Linux
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    ScreenPlay Features

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

    ScreenPlay VS HydraPaper

    Is ScreenPlay a good alternative to HydraPaper?
     

    • ScreenPlay is the most popular Mac alternative to HydraPaper.

    • ScreenPlay is Free and Open SourceHydraPaper is also Free and Open Source
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