Monitor Flows
Monitor Flows: A flexible Windows dashboard tool with broad integrations and multi-monitor support. Ranked #1 of 29 in Desktop Widget Software by our editors (9.4/10); pricing: Free plan · 14-day trial; best for windows users needing integrations and multi-monitor layouts.
At a glance
- Editor score9.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 14-day trial
- Best forWindows users needing integrations and multi-monitor layouts
- Free planYes
- Paid from$3/mo
- Supported platformsWindows
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- 50+ customizable widgets across system, media, weather and calendar needs
- Independent layouts for multiple monitors with persistent widget pages
- Integrations include Spotify, Discord, GitHub, Slack, Gmail and OpenWeather
Where it doesn't
- Available only for Windows 10 and 11
- Free plan limits users to 15 core widgets and 3 pages
- Custom widgets, API access and custom CSS require the Max plan
Our verdict on Monitor Flows
Monitor Flows is a Windows desktop widget application for people who want persistent, customizable dashboards on the desktop. Its widget coverage spans system monitoring, media controls, calendars, weather, smart-home controls and other workflows. A drag-and-drop layout editor lets users arrange and resize widgets, while independent layouts support multiple monitors. Six interface languages and integrations with services such as Spotify, Discord, GitHub, Slack, Gmail and OpenWeather broaden its fit for personal dashboards and connected desktop workflows.
Pricing is structured around a free plan and two paid options. The Free plan costs $0 per month and includes 15 core widgets, 3 pages, 5 themes, no time limit and no credit card requirement. Pro costs $3 per month and adds an expanded widget library, more pages and multi-monitor support. Max costs $49 per year and includes everything in Pro, plus multiple email accounts, custom widgets, an advanced theming engine, API access and custom CSS injection. The pricing page also presents a 14-day free trial, giving prospective buyers a way to evaluate paid capabilities before committing.
The main distinction is between ready-made customization and deeper extensibility. Monitor Flows offers theme, opacity, blur, accent-color and background controls, along with persistent page state and a substantial integration list. Max is the relevant choice for teams or individuals who need custom widgets, API access or CSS-level control; Free is suitable for a smaller dashboard, while Pro fits users who mainly need more widgets, pages and monitors. It should not be chosen by users who need a non-Windows platform, since the listed support is limited to Windows 10 and 11.
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Monitor Flows fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $3/mo |
| 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 |
| Feed widgets | Not verified |
| Free trial | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 13 integrations: Spotify, Google Assistant, Philips Hue, Discord, YouTube, GitHub … |
| Pricing | Free plan · 14-day trial (source) |
| Website | monitorflows.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Monitor Flows integrations
Monitor Flows lists 13 integrations on its own site.
- Spotify
- Google Assistant
- Philips Hue
- Discord
- YouTube
- GitHub
- Twitch
- Steam
- Slack
- Gmail
- Yahoo Mail
- WLED
- OpenWeather
Alternatives to Monitor Flows
- RainmeterA flexible Windows widget toolkit for system data, feeds, controls, and custom layouts.9.3
- GadgetPack (formerly 8GadgetPack)A free Windows gadget collection with monitoring, utilities, and desktop organization.9.0
- ThemiaA flexible Windows dashboard for combining work, personal services, and system information.8.8
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