No. 35 of 35 ·Desktop Wallpaper Software

EarthDesk

Name: EarthDesk
Price: 12.99 USD

Windows · Mac · iPhone · paid plans from $1.25/mo

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One barScore 4.9

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedThinly documented

EarthDesk is ranked #35 of 35 in desktop wallpaper software on Freedom251. It runs on iOS, macOS, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $1.25/mo.

EarthDesk plans and pricing

All plans

EarthDesk 7 upgrade $12.99 once Upgrade; starting price Requires previous license key xericdesign.com · 9 Oct 2026

EarthDesk data subscription $14.99/yr 1 year Precision Clouds · Earthquakes · Tropical Storms · International Space Station display xericdesign.com · 9 Oct 2026

EarthDesk 7 single-user license $24.99 once New license; starting price Valid for 2 computers · Mac or Windows xericdesign.com · 9 Oct 2026

Compared on desktop wallpaper software

Free plan: No
Paid from: 24.99 one-time
Platform coverage: multi_platform
Live wallpapers: Yes
Multi-monitor support: Yes
Performance controls: Yes

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The record

Purpose: EarthDesk turns the desktop into a continuously updating image of Earth from space.
Live view: The product features near real-time clouds, accurate sun and moon depictions, and city lighting.
Map projections: It offers 12 projections, including Mercator, Azimuthal, Equirectangular, and a globe with optional starfield.
Map centering: Maps can be centered by latitude and longitude, relative to the sun or moon, or on one of 10,000 locations; a data subscription adds more centering options.
Multiple displays: EarthDesk can show a different map on each of multiple screens or span one map across them.
Standard clouds: The free cloud image service supplies 2-megapixel global cloud images updated every six hours.
Precision clouds: The data subscription adds geo-located, parallax-corrected cloud imagery from 23 satellites at 32-megapixel detail, updated every three hours.
Storm data integration: Named storm data is powered by Aeris, and cloud data is sourced from SSEC RealEarth at UW-Madison.
Trial: The maker says users can try the Mac or Windows software for free before purchasing a license to fully unlock it.
Platform support: EarthDesk is available for Mac, Windows, and Apple TV; the desktop download page notes Windows 11 may not be fully supported in some cases.
Compatibility: The stated minimums are macOS 10.14, Windows 7, or tvOS 13.2.
Known limitation: The support page says EarthDesk does not currently work with Path Finder on macOS.
Support: The maker directs users to review the product support page and offers a contact form for help.
Intended use: The maker describes EarthDesk as a desktop Earth visualization that also provides information through live data such as clouds, earthquakes, named storms, and the ISS.
Price from: $1.25/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Desktop Wallpaper Software in 2026#35 of 35

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Sources

xericdesign.com/earthdesk.php· checked 9 Oct 2026
xericdesign.com/earthdesk-download.php· checked 9 Oct 2026
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xericdesign.com/earthdesk-buy.php· checked 9 Oct 2026