Windows Sidebar Alternatives

Windows Sidebar is described as 'Long, vertical bar that is displayed on the side of your desktop. It contains mini-programs called gadgets, which offer information at a glance and provide easy access to frequently used tools' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are five alternatives to Windows Sidebar for Windows. The best Windows Sidebar alternative is Rainmeter, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Windows Sidebar are Pokki, Moo0 System Monitor, GiMeSpace QuickMenu and Cubiez.

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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.

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    • Windows
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    • Rainmeter is the most popular Windows alternative to Windows Sidebar.

    • Rainmeter is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Windows Sidebar.

    • Rainmeter is Free and Open SourceWindows Sidebar is Free and Proprietary
    • Rainmeter is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedWindows Sidebar is not according to our users
  2. Pokki icon

    Pokki

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    Pokki puts web-connected apps in your taskbar, so they're always only one click away. Welcome to the modern desktop.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. Moo0 System Monitor

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    Lets you keep your eye on system resource usages of your PC. It supports 43 kinds of information including CPU, Memory, Network, and detailed HDD usages, so you may discover what's limiting your system performance in each occasion.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. GiMeSpace QuickMenu icon

    GiMeSpace QuickMenu

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    A simple and fast task launcher and switcher. Press a custom assigned mouse/keyboard key, the menu pops up at the place of the mouse cursor, move to the desired task, release the key, and that is all! Can not be quicker or easier!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Windows sidebar allows user to display various information on desktop through "widgets", QuickMenu is an alternative way to switch/start programs.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • GiMeSpace QuickMenu is Free and ProprietaryWindows Sidebar is also Free and Proprietary
  6. Cubiez icon

    Cubiez

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    Cubiez takes what you love the most about your mobile phones and brings it to your computer: instant access to your favorite content and apps.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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