XScreenSaver Alternatives
XScreenSaver is described as 'the standard screen saver collection shipped on most Linux and Unix systems running the X11 Window System. The first version was released in 1992. In 2006, it was ported to macOS 10.4' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are six alternatives to XScreenSaver for Windows, Mac, Linux and BSD. The best XScreenSaver alternative is Fliqlo Screensaver, which is free. Other great apps like XScreenSaver are Xscreensaver for Windows, Briblo Screensaver, Gnome Screensaver and Brooklyn Screensaver.
Fliqlo Screensaver
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo12 Fliqlo Screensaver alternatives- Free • Proprietary
- Mac
- Windows
A screensaver that displays the time using a flip clock.
- - Fliqlo Screensaver is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to XScreenSaver.
- - Fliqlo Screensaver is the most popular free alternative to XScreenSaver.
Fliqlo Screensaver Features
Xscreensaver for Windows
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo6 Xscreensaver for Windows alternatives- Free • Open Source
- Shell Extension
- Windows
XScreenSaverWin is a Windows port of XScreenSaver. 204 screensavers in XScreenSaver were ported. A few of the screensavers have some issues. Check the status page for more. (This app is no longer free or open source starting with v0.80.
- - Xscreensaver for Windows is the most popular Open Source alternative to XScreenSaver.
DiscontinuedNo longer listed on author's website & no new release since March 2016.
Briblo Screensaver
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo11 Briblo Screensaver alternatives- Free • Proprietary
- Mac
- Windows
Movable brick block screensaver resembling Tetris with Legos.
Briblo Screensaver Features
Gnome Screensaver
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo6 Gnome Screensaver alternatives- Free • Open Source
- Linux
- BSD
gnome-screensaver is a new screensaver that can replace xscreensaver. It is designed to integrate well with the desktop and provide a control interface that is desktop neutral. It simplifies and streamlines the experience for the user and provides more capability for the system...
- - Gnome Screensaver is the most popular Linux alternative to XScreenSaver.
Brooklyn Screensaver
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo12 Brooklyn Screensaver alternatives- Free • Open Source
- Mac
Screen Saver by Pedro Carrasco based on the animations presented during Apple Special Event (October 30, 2018) from the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Howard Gilman Opera House.
JPEG Saver is an image displaying screensaver similar to the Windows XP “My Pictures” screen saver or the “Photos” screen saver on Windows 7.