Xsnow Alternatives

Xsnow is described as 'Application that animates snowfall, Santa and some scenery on your desktop' and is an app. There are three alternatives to Xsnow for Mac and Windows. The best Xsnow alternative is Rainaissance. Other great apps like Xsnow are StormScape and WinSnow.

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Xsnow alternatives page was last updated Oct 2, 2025

Rainaissance
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Rain on your Mac. Works in full-screen, on all your monitors, and has glorious splashes. One-time purchase for up to 5 devices.
Cost / License
Pay once
Proprietary
Application type
Desktop Customization Tool
Platforms
Mac
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Is Rainaissance a good alternative to Xsnow?
Rainaissance is the most popular Mac alternative to Xsnow.
Rainaissance is the most popular commercial alternative to Xsnow.
Rainaissance is Paid and ProprietaryXsnow is Free and Open Source
Rainaissance is Lightweight and CustomizableXsnow is not according to our users
StormScape
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StormScape brings live snow, rain, and seamless dynamic effects straight to your desktop. With advanced control over intensities, smooth transitions, multi-monitor support, and integrated licensing, experience the full power of weather simulation right on macOS.
Cost / License
Pay once
Proprietary
Application type
Desktop Customization Tool
Platforms
Mac
Is StormScape a good alternative to Xsnow?
WinSnow
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Let it snow on your desktop and have Santa and his reindeer fly around your screen for that Extra Festive Season Cheer, while snow piles up on top of your windows (really!).
Cost / License
Pay once
Proprietary
Platforms
Windows
Is WinSnow a good alternative to Xsnow?
WinSnow is the most popular Windows alternative to Xsnow.
WinSnow is Paid and ProprietaryXsnow is Free and Open Source