GadgetPack (formerly 8GadgetPack) vs Themia

GadgetPack (formerly 8GadgetPack)9.0Visit Themia8.8Visit

Higher score GadgetPack (formerly 8GadgetPack) #3 in Desktop Widget Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit GadgetPack

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Themia #4 in Desktop Widget Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Themia

• GadgetPack (formerly 8GadgetPack) fits best

  Windows users wanting a ready-made free gadget collection

• Themia fits best

  Windows users integrating work and personal services

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Side by side

Feature	GadgetPack (formerly 8GadgetPack) 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Themia 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.8
Ranking	#3 in Desktop Widget Software	#4 in Desktop Widget Software
Best for	Windows users wanting a ready-made free gadget collection	Windows users integrating work and personal services
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free	$19 one-time
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Support	Docs	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Enterprise
Features GadgetPack (formerly 8GadgetPack) 5/5 · Themia 5/5
System monitoring	✓	✓
Custom layouts	✓	✓
Weather widgets	✓	✓
Calendar widgets	✓	✓
Feed widgets	✓	✓
Specs
Supported platforms	Windows	Windows
Widget categories	sidebar, agenda, CPU and GPU monitoring, battery, calendar, clipboard, clocks, currency, drives, network monitoring, weather, reminders, slideshow, sticky notes, calculator, volume control, unit converter, radio	Office, Online, System, Themia, Layout, Others
Our review
Pros	Free access to a broad collection of desktop gadgets System monitoring covers CPU, GPU, drives, network, and power Supports movable gadgets, an optional sidebar, and compatible .gadget files	Multiple screens with switchable, customizable layouts Unified Outlook, Microsoft 365, and Gmail inboxes Broad support for Google, Microsoft, CalDAV, IMAP, RSS, and more
Cons	Windows-only support limits cross-platform use Focused on ready-made gadgets rather than custom widget development Gadget quality and compatibility may vary across external .gadget files	Windows-only availability Free plan limits widgets and screens Connected widgets require internet access to refresh
Our verdict	GadgetPack, formerly 8GadgetPack, restores a desktop gadget platform for Windows 10 and 11. It suits Windows users who want a ready-made set of clocks, calendars, weather tools, system monitors, and everyday utilities without a paid plan.… Read the review →	Themia is a Windows desktop widget application for people who want email, calendars, files, weather, system statistics, tasks, feeds, and other information arranged on the desktop. It supports multiple screens, switchable layouts,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• GadgetPack (formerly 8GadgetPack) — where it wins

  • Free access to a broad collection of desktop gadgets
  • System monitoring covers CPU, GPU, drives, network, and power
  • Supports movable gadgets, an optional sidebar, and compatible .gadget files

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows-only support limits cross-platform use
  • Focused on ready-made gadgets rather than custom widget development
  • Gadget quality and compatibility may vary across external .gadget files

• Themia — where it wins

  • Multiple screens with switchable, customizable layouts
  • Unified Outlook, Microsoft 365, and Gmail inboxes
  • Broad support for Google, Microsoft, CalDAV, IMAP, RSS, and more

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows-only availability
  • Free plan limits widgets and screens
  • Connected widgets require internet access to refresh

• GadgetPack (formerly 8GadgetPack)9.0/10 · Free plan

  A free Windows gadget collection with monitoring, utilities, and desktop organization.

  Visit GadgetPackFull verdict →
• Themia8.8/10 · Free plan

  A flexible Windows dashboard for combining work, personal services, and system information.

  Visit ThemiaFull verdict →