Head-to-head · Desktop Widget Software
Delta Widgets vs DeskDash
Delta Widgets leads on 1 check, DeskDash on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDelta Widgets · 7.6/10
- Free planonly Delta Widgets
- Most featuresDeskDash · 4 of 5
Delta Widgets scores higher on our rubric for desktop widget software: 7.6 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #15 and #19.
Delta Widgets offers free plan; DeskDash doesn't.
Delta Widgets is the better fit for windows users building custom widgets. DeskDash is the better fit for windows users wanting polished wallpaper-level widgets.
- Delta Widgets fits best
Windows users building custom widgets
- DeskDash fits best
Windows users wanting polished wallpaper-level widgets
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Side by side
| Feature | Delta Widgets 7.6/10 Visit ↗ | DeskDash 7.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.6 | 7.2 |
| Ranking | #15 in Desktop Widget Software | #19 in Desktop Widget Software |
| Best for | Windows users building custom widgets | Windows users wanting polished wallpaper-level widgets |
| Pricing model | Free | Paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | €10 one-time |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Support | Community, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Delta Widgets 3/5 · DeskDash 4/5 | ||
| System monitoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom layouts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weather widgets | ✓ | ✓ |
| Calendar widgets | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Feed widgets | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Widget categories | date and time, media, audio visualizer, weather, disks, RAM, CPU, battery, system stats, custom HTML, URL/web content | clock, system monitoring, weather, calendar, media controls, notes, calculator, system controls, taskbar |
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| Our verdict | Delta Widgets is a free, open-source desktop widget maker for Windows 10 and 11. It is aimed at Windows users who want to create custom desktop displays without being limited to fixed widget designs. The visual drag-and-drop builder… Read the review → |
DeskDash is a Windows desktop application for individuals and small teams that want a customizable workspace built directly into the desktop wallpaper. Widgets sit behind normal windows and can be arranged, resized, restyled and stacked.… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Delta Widgets — where it wins
- Visual drag-and-drop editor with custom HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Supports system data, media controls, weather, and audio visualizations
- Free and open source, with templates and URL webpage embeds
Where it doesn't
- Available only on Windows
- Custom widgets may require HTML, CSS, or JavaScript knowledge
- Its feature set is focused on desktop widgets rather than broader platforms
DeskDash — where it wins
- Wallpaper-level placement with drag, resize, restyle and stacking
- Built-in marketplace plus HTML, CSS and JavaScript widget development
- Monitoring, weather, calendar and media controls in one dashboard
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only; Mac and Linux are planned but unsupported currently
- No free plan for evaluating the product
- Early-access pricing may increase after the first 100 buyers
- Delta Widgets7.6/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source Windows widget builder with broad customization options.
Visit Delta WidgetsFull verdict → - DeskDash7.2/10 · Paid
A polished, one-time-purchase widget dashboard for Windows desktops.
Visit DeskDashFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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