Backdrops
8.0#1 in desktop wallpaper software$1.99 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitBackdrops vs Papyrus
What both publish
| Fact | Backdrops | Papyrus |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Backdrops is a wallpaper app featuring curated collections and regularly added wallpapers. | Papyrus is a free, open-source animated wallpaper manager for Wayland desktops, built primarily for COSMIC. |
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
Papyrus plans
- PapyrusFree
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 Papyrus if…
Papyrus suits Linux users on Wayland who want animated wallpapers, playlist rotation, or separate backgrounds across monitors. COSMIC users also get wallpaper-based accent color and light or dark mode controls.