Best Desktop Widget Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Mango Mirror is ranked #1 of 30 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Nexus and Monitor Flows. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Nexus. The lowest first paid tier on this page is WidgetSpark at $1.67/mo.
Desktop widget software helps keep selected information and tools visible on your computer screen. Compared on widget categories, calendar and feed widgets, weather, and system monitoring, the entries offer ways to assess what you can keep at a glance. Custom layouts and supported platforms help you consider arrangement and compatibility, while free plans and paid-from pricing add cost context. Compare Mango Mirror, Nexus, and Duckboard against the information you want readily visible and the layout you prefer. The listed categories also help distinguish tools centered on particular kinds of widgets from those that cover several types of content.
30 desktop widget software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
30ranked
9free plans on this page
$1.67/molowest paid tier
4 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Desktop Widget Software 25 channels on this page · 148 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromSupported platformsWidget categoriesSystem monitoringCustom layoutsWeather widgetsCalendar widgets Spec sheet Score
01 Mango Mirror Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformscross platformWidget categorieshealth, fitness, nutrition, sleep, weather, photos, calendar, reminders, notes, news, quotes, background photosSystem monitoringNoCustom layoutsYesWeather widgetsYesCalendar widgetsYes 7/8spec lines stated 8.1
02 Nexus Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsnot statedWidget categoriesnot statedSystem monitoringnot statedCustom layoutsnot statedWeather widgetsnot statedCalendar widgetsnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.5
03 Monitor Flows Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformswindowsWidget categoriessystem monitoring; media controls; calendar; weather; smart homeSystem monitoringYesCustom layoutsYesWeather widgetsYesCalendar widgetsYes 7/8spec lines stated 7.3
04 WidgetSpark Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformswindowsWidget categoriesSystem, Productivity, Games, Time, Media, Entertainment, Weather, FinanceSystem monitoringYesCustom layoutsYesWeather widgetsYesCalendar widgetsYes 7/8spec lines stated 7.3
05 Duckboard Free planYesPaid from29 one-timeSupported platformscross platformWidget categoriesYouTube, X, weather, productivity tools, feeds, custom HTML and embedsSystem monitoringnot statedCustom layoutsYesWeather widgetsYesCalendar widgetsnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 7.1
06 GadgetPack (formerly 8GadgetPack) Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformswindowsWidget categoriessidebar, agenda, CPU and GPU monitoring, battery, calendar, clipboard, clocks, currency, drives, network monitoring, weather, reminders, slideshow, sticky notes, calculator, volume control, unit converter, radioSystem monitoringYesCustom layoutsYesWeather widgetsYesCalendar widgetsYes 7/8spec lines stated 7.0
07 Themia Free planYesPaid from19 one-timeSupported platformswindowsWidget categoriesOffice, Online, System, Themia, Layout, OthersSystem monitoringYesCustom layoutsYesWeather widgetsYesCalendar widgetsYes 8/8spec lines stated 7.0
08 Übersicht Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsmacosWidget categoriessystem monitoring; clocks; calendars; weather; RSS feeds; networking; media; launchers; finance; remindersSystem monitoringYesCustom layoutsYesWeather widgetsYesCalendar widgetsYes 7/8spec lines stated 6.9
09 Conky Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformscross platformWidget categoriestext, progress bars, graph widgets, RSS feeds, calendar eventsSystem monitoringYesCustom layoutsYesWeather widgetsNoCalendar widgetsYes 7/8spec lines stated 6.7
10 Rainmeter Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformswindowsWidget categoriesmemory, battery, RSS feeds, weather forecasts, notes, to-do lists, application launchers, media-player controlsSystem monitoringYesCustom layoutsYesWeather widgetsYesCalendar widgetsnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 6.7
11 Vov Sticky Notes Free planNoPaid from19 one-timeSupported platformswindowsWidget categoriesText, Image, Web BrowserSystem monitoringnot statedCustom layoutsnot statedWeather widgetsnot statedCalendar widgetsnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 6.2
12 GKrellM Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformscross platformWidget categoriesCPU, process, disk, network, internet, memory, swap, filesystem, mailbox, clock, calendar, hostname, battery, temperature, fan, voltage, uptime, pluginsSystem monitoringYesCustom layoutsnot statedWeather widgetsnot statedCalendar widgetsYes 5/8spec lines stated 6.1
13 Vovsoft Text Edit Plus Free planNoPaid from19 one-timeSupported platformswindowsWidget categoriesText, Image, Web BrowserSystem monitoringnot statedCustom layoutsnot statedWeather widgetsnot statedCalendar widgetsnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 6.1
14 Dashboard Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedSupported platformslinuxWidget categoriesClock, Calendar, Todo, Notes, Pomodoro, Countdown, Links, Weather, System Status, Htop, AI Chat, Log TailSystem monitoringYesCustom layoutsYesWeather widgetsYesCalendar widgetsYes 6/8spec lines stated 5.9
15 Delta Widgets Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformswindowsWidget categoriesdate and time, media, audio visualizer, weather, disks, RAM, CPU, battery, system stats, custom HTML, URL/web contentSystem monitoringYesCustom layoutsYesWeather widgetsYesCalendar widgetsnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 5.9
16 DeskWidgets Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsmacosWidget categoriesInteractive Widgets; Information WidgetsSystem monitoringYesCustom layoutsYesWeather widgetsnot statedCalendar widgetsYes 6/8spec lines stated 5.9
17 Eww Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformslinuxWidget categoriescombo-box-text, expander, revealer, checkbox, color-button, color-chooser, scale, progress, input, button, image, box, overlay, tooltip, centerbox, scroll, eventbox, label, literal, calendar, stack, transform, circular-progress, graphSystem monitoringYesCustom layoutsYesWeather widgetsnot statedCalendar widgetsYes 6/8spec lines stated 5.9
18 pcGauge Free planNoPaid from9.99 one-timeSupported platformswindowsWidget categoriesCPU, GPU, memory, network, diskSystem monitoringYesCustom layoutsYesWeather widgetsNoCalendar widgetsNo 8/8spec lines stated 5.9
19 SAWAS Dashboard Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformswindowsWidget categoriesClock and date; system CPU/RAM; network rate; notes; Chrome favorites; Edge favorites; network scanner; support linksSystem monitoringYesCustom layoutsYesWeather widgetsnot statedCalendar widgetsnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 5.9
20 Stickies Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformswindowsWidget categoriestext notes, image notes, reminders, alarms, recurring notes, attached notesSystem monitoringnot statedCustom layoutsYesWeather widgetsnot statedCalendar widgetsnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.9
21 Widgetify Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsmacosWidget categoriesPhoto; music playback and lyrics; translator; world clock; date and time clocks; app shortcuts; folders and files; day master; to-do; sticky notes; reminders; weather; time-zone tracker; statistics; flip clock; browser; focus timer; water reminder; calendarSystem monitoringYesCustom layoutsYesWeather widgetsYesCalendar widgetsYes 7/8spec lines stated 5.9
22 Widgetter Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsmacosWidget categoriesDate & Time, Calendar, Weather, Battery, Music player, Photo, Internet speed, Currency and cryptocurrency quotes, Tasks and Reminders, CPU, RPM, RAM, HDD/SSDSystem monitoringYesCustom layoutsYesWeather widgetsYesCalendar widgetsYes 7/8spec lines stated 5.9
23 WidgetWall Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported platformsmacosWidget categoriesclock, calculator, photos, stopwatch, timer, app shortcuts, video, games, lava lamp, affirmations, iPod, stocks and crypto, white noise, Pomodoro, alarm, countdown, countup, emoji browser, TikTok, weather, stats, music, calendar, reminders, notes, browser, battery, mirror, Pinterest, bookmarks, canvas, Finder, stickersSystem monitoringYesCustom layoutsYesWeather widgetsYesCalendar widgetsYes 7/8spec lines stated 5.9
24 DeskDash Free planNoPaid fromnot statedSupported platformswindowsWidget categoriesclock, system monitoring, weather, calendar, media controls, notes, calculator, system controls, taskbarSystem monitoringYesCustom layoutsYesWeather widgetsYesCalendar widgetsYes 7/8spec lines stated 5.8
25 Desktop Widgets Free planNoPaid fromnot statedSupported platformscross platformWidget categoriesnot statedSystem monitoringYesCustom layoutsnot statedWeather widgetsnot statedCalendar widgetsnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 5.8
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Questions about this list
Which desktop widget software is ranked first on Specifiction?
Mango Mirror is ranked #1 of 30 with a score of 8.1. Nexus is second and Monitor Flows third.
How many of these have a free plan?
9 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, WidgetSpark has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1.67/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing. Paid placements never change a rank.
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