Conky vs Monitor Flows
Conky
conky.ccMonitor Flows
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| Figure | Conky | Monitor Flows |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $3/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 0 | 3 |
| Spec score · Desktop Widget Software | 7.8 (#9) | 8.0 (#5) |
| Customization | Global settings can configure screen alignment, fonts, colors, borders, and window dimensions. | Users can adjust opacity, blur, accent colors, themes, and widget backgrounds. |
| Purpose | Conky is a free, lightweight system monitor that displays information on a desktop or in other output formats. | Monitor Flows provides customizable desktop widgets that stay visible on screen without switching apps. |
| Support | The project links to its wiki and Matrix chat and welcomes contributions from anyone. | The Max plan includes dedicated support with a stated 24-hour response period. |
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In their own words
Monitor Flows
Monitor Flows provides customizable desktop widgets that stay visible while users switch between apps. Its library has more than 50 widgets across nine categories, with examples including weather forecasts, terminal emulators, color pickers, and 3D globes. A drag-and-drop editor arranges and resizes widgets, while settings adjust opacity, blur, accent colors, themes, and backgrounds. Video can keep playing, radio can keep streaming, and web pages can stay loaded as users switch pages. The listed integrations include Spotify, Google Assistant, Philips Hue, Discord, YouTube, GitHub, Twitch, Steam, Slack, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, WLED, and OpenWeather. The app supports Windows 10 and 11, including Home and Pro editions; macOS and Linux support are being explored for the 2026 roadmap. Free includes 15 core widgets, three pages, and five themes, with no time limit or credit card. Pro costs $3 a month; Max costs $49 a year. The FAQ says credentials and configurations are stored locally and that the product collects no telemetry, usage analytics, or personal information.