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24 alternatives to DeskWidgets

Custom desktop widgets to supercharge your macOS workflow

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1. 1
   Widgetify▲67

   Desktop widgets for your MacOS

   2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   File Widgets▲8

   The File Widgets we know from iOS. Now on macOS.

   2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Hologram▲95

   Amazing widgets and wallpapers for your Mac desktop!

   2020 · gethologram.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   DeskMinder▲623

   Create quick desktop reminders with just one click

   2025 · deskminder.appps.od.ua · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Hourglass▲211

   Dynamic Mac desktop

   2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Widgets▲117

   The daily utility app making productivity simpler

   2025 · widgets.super.site · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Tell▲111

   Mac widgets, made fun.

   Apr 2026 · trytell.app · its alternatives →

8. 8
   TerminalWidget▲136

   Put script output in your Desktop/Home screen widgets.

   Aug 2026 · terminalwidget.app · its alternatives →

9. 9
   NotchNook▲338

   Access media, calendar, files & more from the Mac's notch

   2024 · lo.cafe · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Worky▲130

    Effortlessly manage your macOS desktop

    2022 · worky.betweenframes.net · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Widget-Board▲83

    Visual planning, curating and productivity tool

    2020 · widget-board.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    MicroWidgets▲181

    One-click website upgrades for developers who'd rather code

    2024 · microwidgets.dev · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Unclutter▲192

    Access notes, files & pasteboard clips quickly on your Mac

    2015 · unclutterapp.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Desktop Fruit▲140

    Curated Mac application designs

    2016 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    GeekTool▲179

    Customize your MacOS desktop with great flexibility

    2017 · tynsoe.org · its alternatives →

16. 16
    My Drawer▲96

    Open source, intelligent sidebar for MacOS

    Feb 2026 · mydrawer.furkanksl.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Spaces for macOS▲127

    Declutter & organize ur workspace on macOS in 1-single click

    2024 · spacesformac.xyz · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Deck▲1

    Real macOS desktop widgets — no floating windows

    Aug 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    The Modern Desk▲79

    An apps and accessories newsletter for creatives.

    2015 · themoderndesk.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Desk App▲93

    Simple Desktop Publishing

    2014 · desk.pm · its alternatives →

21. 21
    WidgetWall▲6

    Desktop widgets for your Mac.

    2022 · amicoapps.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    MacOS Desktop Declutter▲115

    Open-source Tinder for desktop files on MacOS. 100% Free.

    Jan 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Desktopz▲67

    Why have only one desktop when you can get many!

    2018 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Can Widget▲61

    An iOS widget app

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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