Brooklyn alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Brooklyn: mac only, and no clock, date or other information on screen. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Brooklyn, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Aerial currently ranks first.
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Best Brooklyn alternative for most people
AerialFree Mac screensaver with aerial video, overlays and your own clips if you want more variety.
Best Brooklyn alternative for a free option
AerialFree Mac screensaver with aerial video, overlays and your own clips if you want more variety.
Best Brooklyn alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
FliqloFree flip clock screensaver for those who want the time on screen, on Mac or Windows.
Best Brooklyn alternative for open source
AerialFree Mac screensaver with aerial video, overlays and your own clips if you want more variety.
Best Brooklyn alternative for Mac
AerialFree Mac screensaver with aerial video, overlays and your own clips if you want more variety.
Best Brooklyn alternative for Windows
Wallpaper EngineLarge library of animated scenes for Windows users who want more choice.
Brooklyn alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Brooklyn?
Aerial ranks first right now. Free Mac screensaver with aerial video, overlays and your own clips if you want more variety. Fliqlo and Wallpaper Engine follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Brooklyn?
Yes. Aerial (open source) and Fliqlo (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Brooklyn?
Yes: Aerial.
Why do people switch from Brooklyn?
The complaints we hear most: mac only; no clock, date or other information on screen; updated only occasionally.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Brooklyn, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.