Monitor Flows is Windows software for keeping customizable desktop widgets visible while switching between apps. Its library covers more than 50 widgets in nine categories, with examples such as weather forecasts, terminal emulators, color pickers, and 3D globes. A drag-and-drop editor lets users arrange and resize widgets, while appearance settings include opacity, blur, accent colors, themes, and backgrounds. The product says video continues playing, radio keeps streaming, and web pages stay loaded when users switch pages. Listed integrations include Spotify, Google Assistant, Philips Hue, Discord, YouTube, GitHub, Twitch, Steam, Slack, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, WLED, and OpenWeather. It supports Windows 10 and 11, including Home and Pro editions; macOS and Linux support are being explored for the 2026 roadmap. The free plan includes 15 core widgets, three pages, and five themes, with no time limit or credit card requirement. Pro costs 3.00 USD per month. Max costs 49.00 USD per year and includes custom widgets, API access, custom CSS, and dedicated support with a stated 24-hour response period. The FAQ says credentials and configurations are stored locally and no telemetry, usage analytics, or personal information is collected.
Who it is for
Monitor Flows suits Windows users who want persistent desktop widgets and custom layouts. Pro and Max may fit users needing more widgets, multi-monitor layouts, or advanced customization.
What is good
- Drag-and-drop editor arranges and resizes widgets.
- Free plan has no time limit or card requirement.
- Pro and Max support independent multi-monitor layouts.
- FAQ says credentials and configurations stay local.
- Max includes dedicated support with a stated 24-hour response.
What to know first
- Currently supports Windows 10 and 11 only.
- Free plan is limited to 15 core widgets.
- macOS and Linux support are still being explored.
Verdict
Monitor Flows offers a customizable widget workspace with a no-cost tier and paid options for broader access and multi-monitor use. Its current Windows-only support is an important constraint for readers on other operating systems.
Monitor Flows plans and pricing
All plansCompared on desktop widget software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- windows
- Widget categories
- system monitoring; media controls; calendar; weather; smart home
- System monitoring
- Yes
- Custom layouts
- Yes
- Weather widgets
- Yes
- Calendar widgets
- Yes
