Backdrops
8.0#1 in desktop wallpaper software$1.99 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitBackdrops vs Linux Wallpaper Engine
Linux Wallpaper Engine
5.7#26 in desktop wallpaper softwareFree planFree planLinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Backdrops | Linux Wallpaper Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Backdrops is a wallpaper app featuring curated collections and regularly added wallpapers. | An open-source implementation that runs animated Wallpaper Engine backgrounds on Linux desktops. |
Backdrops plans
- FreeFree
- Acid Pop Collection$1.99, paid once
- Synth Wavez Collection$2.99, paid once
- Animal Riot Collection$2.99, paid once
- Lost in the Void Collection$2.99, paid once
- Optic Odysseys Collection$2.99, paid once
Linux Wallpaper Engine plans
- linux-wallpaperengineFree
Pick Backdrops if…
Backdrops suits people looking for curated and original wallpapers, with community submissions and a daily featured selection. It may also suit users who want favorites synced across devices or rotated through Muzei.
Pick Linux Wallpaper Engine if…
This is for Linux desktop users who want animated Wallpaper Engine backgrounds and already have, or are prepared to install, the official Steam application through Proton for its assets. It may also suit users who are comfortable with the project's stated desktop and wallpaper-type limitations.