Papyrus
5.7#27 in desktop wallpaper softwareFree planFree planLinux
VisitPapyrus vs Vivid Walls
Vivid Walls
7.5#2 in desktop wallpaper software$9.99 one-timeFree planWebmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Papyrus | Vivid Walls |
|---|---|---|
| License | Papyrus is distributed under the GPL-3.0 license. | The terms grant a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license for use on Apple devices and prohibit reverse engineering, so the app is proprietary rather than open source. |
| Privacy | The project states that Papyrus has no accounts, telemetry, or cloud service and stores its configuration in a local JSON file. | The app states that it collects no personal information, analytics, telemetry or crash reports, and that transfers stay on the local network. |
Papyrus plans
- PapyrusFree
Vivid Walls plans
- FreeFree
- Full Library$9.99, paid once
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.
Pick Vivid Walls if…
Vivid Walls suits Apple Silicon Mac users who want animated, video, web, GIF, or image wallpapers, including across multiple displays. It may also suit people moving a Wallpaper Engine library from Windows.