Backdrop pricing
Backdrop has a free plan and paid plans. Pricing: $1.99/month, $14.99/year or $29.99 lifetime. Free plan: Up to 3 watermarked wallpapers, no time limit.
Free plan + paidPrices last checked Nov 1, 2026
Backdrop plans and prices
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Backdrop pricing facts
2 of 2 verified- Free plan
- Up to 3 watermarked wallpapers, no time limit
- Checked Nov 1, 2026cindori.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “Yes, Backdrop is free to download and use, with up to 3 watermarked wallpapers and no time limit.”
- Pricing
- $1.99/month, $14.99/year or $29.99 lifetime
- Checked Nov 1, 2026cindori.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “To unlock the full library without a watermark, choose $1.99/month, $14.99/year or a $29.99 Lifetime license (US prices; see the Backdrop store for your local price).”
Backdrop alternatives by price
Starting prices from each app's own site, ranked by our alternatives score.
| App | Pricing | Price | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
 Wallpaper Engine | Paid | — | No |
 Lively Wallpaper | Open source | — | — |
 Hidamari | Open source | — | — |
 Aerial | Open source | — | — |
Backdrop pricing: common questions
Is Backdrop free?
Backdrop has a free plan: Up to 3 watermarked wallpapers, no time limit. Paid plans add more.
How much does Backdrop cost?
Pricing: $1.99/month, $14.99/year or $29.99 lifetime, according to cindori.com (checked Nov 1, 2026). Prices can vary by country and billing period.
What are free alternatives to Backdrop?
Free or freemium alternatives include Lively Wallpaper, Hidamari and Aerial. Open-source options: Lively Wallpaper, Hidamari and Aerial.