Winky Alternatives

Apps similar to Winky include Howdy, which is free and open source. Other options are GunduLabs - Gaze and Biopass. In total there are three apps like Winky for Linux.

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Winky alternatives page was last updated Oct 15, 2026

Howdy
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Howdy provides Windows Hello™ style authentication for Linux. Use your built-in IR emitters and camera in combination with facial recognition to prove who you are.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (MIT)
Origin
Netherlands
EU
Platforms
Linux
Ubuntu
Arch Linux
Debian
Fedora
Linux Mint
openSUSE
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GunduLabs - Gaze
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Facial authentication for Linux with on-device face recognition, PAM integration, and tools for login, lock screen, sudo, and desktop management.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Platforms
Linux
Arch Linux
Ubuntu
Fedora
Debian
Nix Package Manager
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Biopass
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Currently supporting face and fingerprint authentication. Compatible with screen login, sudo and pkexec.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (MIT)
Platforms
Linux
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