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Desktop Widgets vs Widgetify
Both stand on desktop widget software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose Desktop Widgets if you want a collection of desktop mini-apps for trading, research, monitoring, or automation, or want tools to build and publish widgets. The seven-day trial offers access to all 31 widgets before buying. Check platform availability carefully: the homepage promotes Windows and says macOS and Linux are coming soon, despite paid plans listing all three.
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Widgetify brings a wide range of widgets and desktop controls to Mac, with options for arranging and customizing them. Check macOS compatibility and the in-app purchase terms before opting for a paid plan.
Visit WidgetifyThe facts
| Desktop Widgets | Widgetify | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Windows | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Widgetify Yearly: $12.99 a year |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | desktopwidgets.app | widgetify.cc |
| On desktop widget software | #26 of 29 | #22 of 29 |
Desktop Widgets: what it does well
- Marketplace covers trading, research, monitoring, and automation.
- One-click installation is described for mini-apps.
- Trial includes all 31 widgets, themes, and customization.
- Developers can use an MCP server, REST API, and CLI.
- Enterprise includes multi-seat management and priority support.
What to know first
- The free trial lasts only seven days.
- Professional and Enterprise licenses include one year of updates; further updates require paid renewal.
- Uploaded widgets are pending review before publication.
- Homepage says macOS and Linux are coming soon.
Widgetify: what it does well
- Offers more than 30 interactive widgets
- Shows system details including battery health
- Widgets can be locked or kept above windows
- Includes a free plan
What to know first
- Only available for Mac
- Requires macOS 12.0 or later
- Refund and cancellation requests go through Apple for App Store purchases
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