Ignis (widget framework) AlternativesDesktop Customization Tools and other similar apps like Ignis (widget framework)

Ignis (widget framework) is described as 'A widget framework for building desktop shells, written and configurable in Python' and is a desktop customization tool in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Ignis (widget framework) for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, Wayland and BSD apps. The best Ignis (widget framework) alternative is Rainmeter, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Ignis (widget framework) are ViBox, Conky, Uwidgets and Cairo-Dock.

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  1. Rainmeter icon

    Rainmeter

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    Transform your Windows desktop with customizable skins for displaying system resources, weather updates, RSS feeds, and more. Community-driven, Rainmeter offers real-time data monitoring, enhanced aesthetics, and privacy-focused features. Its portable design requires no installation and includes a dark mode.

    38 Rainmeter alternatives

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    • Windows
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    • Rainmeter is the most popular Windows alternative to Ignis (widget framework).

    • Rainmeter is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Ignis (widget framework).

    • Rainmeter is Free and Open SourceIgnis (widget framework) is also Free and Open Source
    • Rainmeter is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedIgnis (widget framework) is not according to our users
  2. ViBox icon

    ViBox

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    Make your desktop truly yours with the power of wide-ranging personalization options offered by ViBox. We believe that your desktop should reflect your style, needs, and preferences, and that's why we've crafted a widget experience that goes beyond the ordinary.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    ViBox screenshot 1
     

    • ViBox is the most popular Mac alternative to Ignis (widget framework).

    • ViBox is Free and ProprietaryIgnis (widget framework) is Free and Open Source
    • ViBox is CustomizableIgnis (widget framework) is not according to our users
  4. Conky icon

    Conky

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    Conky is a free, light-weight system monitor for X, that displays any kind of information on your desktop. Originally a fork of Torsmo, Conkys torsmo-based code is BSD licensed. New code in Conky has been licensed under the GPL 3.0.

    30 Conky alternatives

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    • Linux
    • BSD
    Conky screenshot 1
     

    • Conky is the most popular Linux alternative to Ignis (widget framework).

    • Conky is Free and Open SourceIgnis (widget framework) is also Free and Open Source
    • Conky is LightweightIgnis (widget framework) is not according to our users
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    Uwidgets

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    Offers MacOS 15-style customizable, interactive widgets for Windows, including weather, calendar, notes, reminders, and a comprehensive system monitor. Features real-time blur, resizable widgets, grid snapping, multiple themes, accent colors, and offline local operation.

    39 Uwidgets alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. Cairo-Dock icon

    Cairo-Dock

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    Animated dock for Linux desktops with hardware acceleration, multi-dock support, taskbar and launcher tools, and an array of applets that can act as detachable widgets. Features a macOS-like interface, multiple themes, low CPU usage, and community-driven customization.

    49 Cairo-Dock alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Wayland
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  7. Eww icon

    Eww

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    Elkowars Wacky Widgets is a standalone widget system made in Rust that allows you to implement your own, custom widgets in any window manager.

    61 Eww alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Linux
    Eww screenshot 1
     
  9. Docky icon

    Docky

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    Docky is a full fledged dock application that makes opening common applications and managing windows easier and quicker. Docky is fully integrated into the GNOME Desktop and features a no non-sense approach to configuration and usage. It just works.

    53 Docky alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Banshee Application Controls
     
  10. Quickshell icon

    Quickshell

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    Quickshell is a toolkit for building status bars, widgets, lockscreens, and other desktop components using QtQuick. It can be used alongside your wayland compositor or window manager to build a complete desktop environment.

    22 Quickshell alternatives

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    • Linux
    A lockscreen.
     
  11. XWidget icon

    XWidget

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    XWidget is a free desktop customization platform. It’s light, handy with powerful visual widget editor and very subtle animations. The Android page is found here: http://android.xwidget.com/

    34 XWidget alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Steam
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    • XWidget is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Ignis (widget framework).

    • XWidget is Freemium and ProprietaryIgnis (widget framework) is Free and Open Source
    • XWidget is LightweightIgnis (widget framework) is not according to our users
  12. Plank icon

    Plank

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    Plank is meant to be the simplest dock on the planet. The goal is to provide just what a dock needs and absolutely nothing more. It is, however, a library which can be extended to create other dock programs with more advanced features.

    21 Plank alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  13. Ewwii icon

    Ewwii

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    Ewwii is a flexible, resource-efficient, and scriptable widget system that integrates seamlessly with any programming language, letting developers build powerful interfaces quickly.

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    • Rust
    • Linux
    • GTK
    • Wayland
    • Nix Package Manager
    https://github.com/Ewwii-sh/astatine-dots
     
  14. Übersicht icon

    Übersicht

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    Übersicht lets you run system commands and display their output on your desktop in little containers, called widgets. Widgets are written using HTML5, which means they

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    • Mac
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