WPInfo AlternativesSystem Information Utilities and other similar apps like WPInfo

WPInfo is described as 'Displays system information on the Windows wallpaper. It works similarly to BGInfo from SysInternals but it adds a few unique features:' and is a system information utility in the os & utilities category. There are nine alternatives to WPInfo for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best WPInfo alternative is Rainmeter, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WPInfo are Conky, Uwidgets, Eww and BgInfo.

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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.

    34 Rainmeter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

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

    • Rainmeter is Free and Open SourceWPInfo is also Free and Open Source
    • Rainmeter is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedWPInfo is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    26 Conky alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
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    • Conky is the most popular Linux alternative to WPInfo.

    • Conky is Free and Open SourceWPInfo is also Free and Open Source
    • Conky is LightweightWPInfo is not according to our users
  4. Uwidgets icon

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. 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.

    56 Eww alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  6. BgInfo icon

    BgInfo

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    How many times have you walked up to a system in your office and needed to click through several diagnostic windows to remind yourself of important aspects of its configuration, such as its name, IP address, or operating system version If you manage multiple computers you...

    19 BgInfo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. Desktop Info icon

    Desktop Info

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    This little application displays system information on your desktop in a similar way to some other desktop information tools. Unlike others, this application looks like wallpaper but stays resident in memory and continues to update the display in real time.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. Nerdtool icon

    Nerdtool

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    Nerdtool allows you to display many things directly on top of your desktop; weather reports, headline news, and system vitals are just a few uses.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Nerdtool is the most popular Mac alternative to WPInfo.

    • Nerdtool is Free and Open SourceWPInfo is also Free and Open Source
    • Nerdtool is CustomizableWPInfo is not according to our users
  10. BGINFO4X icon

    BGINFO4X

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    BGINFO for X, also called BGINFO4X, is a clone of the popular program BGINFO for Windows created by Sysinternals.

    10 BGINFO4X alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    • BGINFO4X is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to WPInfo.

    • BGINFO4X is Free and Open SourceWPInfo is also Free and Open Source
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    screenstyler

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    It's a little something we made to make Windows customization easier. ScreenStyler has an intuitive UI and combines several apps and resources for fast, awesome results.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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