DeskDash

Plans and prices

Every plan, in full

On the record

Customization

Users can drag, resize, restyle, and stack widgets, and arrange separate layouts for multiple monitors.desktop-dashboard.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Data storage

The privacy policy says layouts, widget settings, and widget data stay on the user's computer; widget connections to outside services go directly from the computer to those services.desktop-dashboard.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Developer tools

Users can build widgets with the DeskDash API and SDK using plain HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, without a build step.desktop-dashboard.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Integrations

The Weather and Forecast widgets use Open-Meteo without an API key; the marketplace also lists a Steam Recent widget.desktop-dashboard.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Marketplace

The built-in marketplace offers widgets and taskbars, and each listing shows what the item can access before installation.desktop-dashboard.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Notable limit

The maker says Mac and Linux versions are planned for later; Windows is the first platform.desktop-dashboard.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Privacy

The privacy policy says the app has no analytics or crash reporting software, while license checks and marketplace requests send specified data to DeskDash servers.desktop-dashboard.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Purpose

DeskDash places live, interactive widgets on the Windows desktop wallpaper, where they sit behind normal windows.desktop-dashboard.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Requirements

The download page lists Windows 10 or 11 64 bit, around 100 MB of disk space, and an internet connection for license activation and widget installation.desktop-dashboard.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Support

DeskDash is built by one developer, and messages sent through the contact link reach that developer directly; the site also links to Discord.desktop-dashboard.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Taskbar

Users can install a marketplace taskbar replacement; one runs at a time, and the Windows taskbar can be restored with one click.desktop-dashboard.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Widget examples

The marketplace lists widgets for clocks, weather, tasks, calendars, system vitals, media playback, and more.desktop-dashboard.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Widget security

Widgets run isolated by default, and users grant requested capabilities; API keys are stored in Windows Credential Manager rather than in widgets.desktop-dashboard.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Alternatives to DeskDash

MM Mango MirrorAndroidiPhone & iPad+3 N NexusAndroidiPhone & iPad+4 DW Desktop WidgetsWindowsMac+2 SD SAWAS DashboardAndroidiPhone & iPad+2 MF Monitor FlowsWindowsAPI W2 Wdgts 2iPhone & iPadMac W WidgetSparkWindows W WidgetterMac

Every alternative, ranked