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Dexpot

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Spec score 9.0 #2 of 65 in Window Management Software

What it is

Dexpot adds switchable virtual workspaces to Windows, so you can organize windows, files, and shortcuts across separate desktops. Switch desktops with a keyboard or mouse. A full-screen preview gives a live view of desktops and lets you drag windows between them; the window catalog tiles the windows on one desktop and opens the preview when you drag a window. Desktops can have their own files, shortcuts, wallpaper, and background color, including different backgrounds on each monitor. Rules can act on new windows that meet a condition, for example by keeping them on top, minimizing them to the system tray, or changing their transparency. Included plugins add hot corners, mouse-wheel switching, a taskbar overview, grid navigation, 3D transitions, wallpaper clocks, and desktop slideshows. Dexpot has a programming interface for plugins and third-party programs, and a Plugin SDK 1.5. The maker says its components work with multiple monitors, which can be excluded from desktop switching. Private use is free; the pricing note lists paid plans from €24.90 and a 30-day trial. The listed download is version 1.6.14 Build 2439 for Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 8.1, including x64 and server versions.

Spec sheet

What it does
Dexpot adds multiple virtual workspaces for Windows windows and desktop icons, switchable by keyboard or mouse.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Purpose
Dexpot provides supplemental virtual workspaces for windows and icons in Windows, switchable by keyboard or mouse.Read 8 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Intended users
The maker identifies companies and employees, public institutions and nonprofits, freelancers, and self-employed users as groups that must purchase a license.Read 8 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Trial
Companies may evaluate Dexpot for 30 days and can request more time by email with a reason.Read 8 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Integrations
Experimental plugins include a VirtuaWin interpreter and Rainmeter theme switching through Raindexer.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Security
The maker's home page says OpenCandy, described there as displaying an ad during installation, was removed from the installer in 2016.Read 8 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Support
Support requests are directed to the forum or email and should include the Dexpot build, Windows version, running applications, screenshots or video, and log file.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Headquarters
Wesel, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · dexpot.de
Application assignment
Applications can be permanently assigned to a desktop, all desktops, or the desktop where they start.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Company headquarters
The vendor gives its address as Konrad-Duden-Strasse 70, 46485 Wesel, Germany.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Company legal name
The vendor identifies itself as Dexpot GbR.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Company size evidence
LinkedIn lists Sebastian Brands working at Dexpot GbR from 2006 to the present and places him in Wesel, Germany.Read 14 Oct 2026 · de.linkedin.com
Compatibility and version
The download page lists version 1.6.14 Build 2439, last updated September 4, 2014, for Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1, including x64 and server versions.Read 8 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Current official release
The download page identifies version 1.6.14 Build 2439 as the current version and dates its last update to September 4, 2014.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Desktop customization
Each desktop can have its own files and shortcuts, wallpaper, and background color; different backgrounds per monitor are supported.Read 8 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Desktop manager
Desktop Manager is an always-visible, movable toolbar for switching desktops and optionally showing active-application icons.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Desktop preview
Its full-screen preview shows all desktops live and lets users drag windows between them.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Desktop previews
Full-screen preview provides a live overview of desktops and supports dragging windows between them.Read 8 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Documentation
Documentation includes a quick-start guide, FAQ index, troubleshooting support page, forum, command-line FAQ, and plugin installation guidance.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Evaluation period
Businesses may evaluate Dexpot on company computers for 30 days, with extensions available by contacting the vendor.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Free personal use
The vendor permits private use without payment, while companies, public institutions, nonprofits, freelancers, and self-employed users must purchase a license.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
GetApp listing
GetApp shows Dexpot with zero reviews and no pricing information.Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Grid layout
The Dexgrid plugin arranges desktops in rows and columns and supports directional switching and window movement.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Hotkeys and mouse control
The product provides configurable hotkeys, mouse-edge switching, hot corners, and global mouse-wheel shortcuts.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Included plugins
Included plugins add hot corners and mouse-wheel switching, a taskbar desktop overview, grid navigation, 3D transitions, wallpaper clocks, and desktop slideshow.Read 8 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Licence terms
Dexpot is proprietary software licensed per computer; the EULA prohibits renting, redistribution without consent, and derivative works.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
License scope
A license is required for each computer, or for each client when Dexpot runs on a terminal server.Read 8 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Limit: ageing software
Clubic listed no active development, limited Windows compatibility, and an ageing interface as disadvantages.Read 14 Oct 2026 · clubic.com
Limit: missing search
PCWorld identified the lack of quick search in Window Catalog mode as a specific drawback.Read 14 Oct 2026 · pcworld.com
Limit: multi-monitor bugs
Reddit users reported wallpaper misalignment, windows appearing on the wrong monitor, and monitor-order changes that made Dexpot nearly unusable for some setups.Read 14 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Multiple monitors
All Dexpot components support multiple monitors, and monitors can be excluded from desktop switching.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Notable outage
The vendor reported severe server downtime on July 1, 2015 and asked users to resend unanswered inquiries.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Official update history
The changelog shows the latest listed release as 1.6.14 Build 2439 on September 4, 2014, with later pages containing no newer product build.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Per-desktop backgrounds
Each desktop can have its own wallpaper and background color, including different backgrounds per monitor.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Per-desktop icons
Users can assign separate files and shortcuts to each virtual desktop.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Plugins
Included plugins cover DexControl, MouseEvents, Taskbar Pager, Dexgrid, SevenDex, Dexcube, Wallpaper Clock, and Desktop Slideshow.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Power rules
Window rules can trigger actions such as always-on-top, tray minimization, and transparency changes when conditions match.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Praise: configurability
PCWorld praised Dexpot as fast, responsive, free for personal use, and highly configurable, highlighting customizable desktops, hotkeys, hot corners, animations, and multi-monitor behavior.Read 14 Oct 2026 · pcworld.com
Praise: feature breadth
Clubic praised multiple desktops, per-screen customization, low resource use, keyboard shortcuts, full-screen mosaic, thumbnails, 3D cube effects, and window rules.Read 14 Oct 2026 · clubic.com
Praise: longevity
Other Reddit users said they had used Dexpot daily for many years and still considered it reliable with several monitors and many open windows.Read 14 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Praise: usability
Softpedia described Dexpot as lightweight, clean, easy to use, and capable of up to 20 virtual desktops with separate wallpapers, resolutions, and icons.Read 14 Oct 2026 · softpedia.com
Public API and SDK
The vendor says Dexpot exposes a programming interface for plugins and third-party programs and publishes a version 1.5 SDK.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Rating on Clubic
6.8 out of 10 from 239 ratingsRead 14 Oct 2026 · clubic.com
Rating on Softpedia
4.5 out of 5 from 107 votesRead 14 Oct 2026 · softpedia.com
Security notice
The vendor announced in February 2016 that it removed OpenCandy advertising from the installer after receiving Windows 10 compatibility feedback.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Software Advice listing
Software Advice lists Dexpot with pricing available on request and no user reviews yet.Read 14 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
System requirements
The listed release supports Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 8.1, including 64-bit and server editions.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Task switching
DexTab replaces Alt-Tab with a cross-desktop window list and drag-and-drop movement.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Window catalog
Window Catalog tiles every window on one desktop and supports moving windows to another desktop.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Window rules
Rules can run predefined actions when a new window matches a condition, including keeping it on top, minimizing it to the system tray, or setting transparency.Read 8 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de

Plans and prices

Free private-use license Free Private use only Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Private use Free Free for private use only Read 8 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Single license €24.90, paid once One computer or client · Support and updates for 1.6.x Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Package 5 €119, paid once Five licenses · Support and updates for 1.6.x Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Package 10 €229, paid once Ten licenses · Support and updates for 1.6.x Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Package 20 €449, paid once Twenty licenses · Support and updates for 1.6.x Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Package 50 €1,099, paid once Fifty licenses · Support and updates for 1.6.x Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Package 100 €2,149, paid once One hundred licenses · Support and updates for 1.6.x Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Package 200 €4,149, paid once Two hundred licenses · Support and updates for 1.6.x Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Multi license Priced on request Annual maintenance contract required for support and updates Unlimited computers across all company locations Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de
Site license Priced on request Annual maintenance contract required for support and updates Unlimited computers at one company location Read 14 Oct 2026 · dexpot.de

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Switches desktops by keyboard or mouse
  • Live full-screen desktop preview
  • Rules can minimize windows to the system tray
  • Included plugins add desktop navigation and transitions
  • Private use is free

Limits

  • Windows only
  • Listed download supports Windows XP through 8.1
  • Listed version was last updated September 4, 2014
  • Companies may evaluate it for 30 days

Who it suits

Dexpot suits Windows users who want separate workspaces, per-desktop backgrounds, and rules for managing windows. The maker identifies companies, public institutions, nonprofits, freelancers, and self-employed users as groups that need a license.

Dexpot in depth

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Dexpot is a Windows virtual desktop utility for people who want separate workspaces and rules for handling new windows. Its customization and monitor controls are substantial; its published compatibility range, ending at Windows 8.1, makes it a poor fit for anyone who needs a current Windows platform.

Overview

Dexpot gives Windows users multiple desktops for organizing windows and icons, with switching by keyboard or mouse. Separate files, shortcuts, wallpapers, and background colors can help keep work contexts distinct. The practical drawback is its age: version 1.6.14 Build 2439 was last updated in 2014, and the supported systems named for it are Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 8.1, including x64 and server editions.

Key features

Live desktop preview: A full-screen overview shows desktops and lets users drag windows between them. This is useful when reorganizing several workspaces, rather than cycling through them one by one.

Window catalog: The catalog tiles windows on one desktop. Dragging a window opens the full-screen preview, giving users a way to locate and move windows, though the catalog itself is scoped to that desktop.

Desktop customization: Each desktop can have its own files, shortcuts, wallpaper, and background color. Different backgrounds per monitor add another visual cue for users managing several displays.

Window rules: Conditions on new windows can trigger actions such as keeping them on top, minimizing them to the system tray, or changing transparency. This suits repeatable routines; it is less useful when each window needs individual handling.

Monitor controls: Dexpot says its components work with multiple monitors, and users can exclude particular monitors from desktop switching. That provides control over which screens change workspace.

Plugins and integration: Included plugins add hot corners, mouse-wheel switching, taskbar overview, grid navigation, 3D transitions, wallpaper clocks, and desktop slideshows. A programming interface and Plugin SDK 1.5 let plugins and third-party programs communicate with Dexpot, making it more adaptable for users willing to configure it.

Pricing

Dexpot is freemium, with private use free and paid licenses for organizational use. The private-use plan costs nothing and is restricted to private use. Companies and employees, public institutions and nonprofits, freelancers, and self-employed users must purchase a license.

A single license covers one computer or terminal-server client and includes Dexpot 1.6 Pro plus support and updates for the 1.6.x series. Packages cover 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, or 200 licenses, with support and updates for that series. Site licenses cover unrestricted computers or clients at one location; multi licenses cover unrestricted computers or clients across company sites. Both broad licenses require an annual maintenance contract for support and updates. These organizational options use custom pricing, and the license requirement applies per computer or per client on a terminal server.

Companies can evaluate Dexpot for 30 days and may request more time by email with a reason. The free plan is the practical choice for personal use; organizations should weigh the per-computer or per-client licensing and maintenance terms against the value of keeping a legacy desktop tool supported.

Platforms

Dexpot is for Windows. Its published compatibility range is Windows XP through 8.1, including x64 and server versions. The 2014 build and this older operating-system range make compatibility the first question for anyone considering it; users on newer Windows releases should look elsewhere unless they can establish that it works for their setup.

Who it's for

Dexpot best suits private users on a compatible Windows system who want distinct desktop layouts, configurable window behavior, or monitor-specific switching. Its free private-use option is a clear advantage for that audience. Organizations, nonprofits, freelancers, and self-employed users are also named as license buyers, but the dated compatibility range makes it a difficult choice for deployments that need current Windows support.

Pros and cons

Pro: Separate desktop files, shortcuts, wallpapers, and colors make workspaces visibly distinct.

Pro: Window rules automate common actions on newly opened windows, while the live preview supports moving windows between desktops.

Pro: Multiple-monitor support includes the option to exclude selected displays from desktop switching.

Con: The published build dates to 2014 and names compatibility only through Windows 8.1, a major limitation for present-day Windows use.

Con: Organizational use requires paid licensing per computer or terminal-server client; broader site and multi licenses also require annual maintenance for support and updates.

Alternatives

DisplayFusion is another freemium Windows option, with a free version after its trial and a Pro Standard lifetime license for $34 as a one-time purchase, billed per machine. AquaSnap suits Windows users comparing a personal-use freeware tier with a Standard lifetime license for $29 as a one-time purchase, billed per computer. 4t Tray Minimizer is another freemium Windows alternative.

Rectangle is a free, open-source option for macOS 10.15 and later, including Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. Launchpad is a free option for Linux, web, API, and self-hosted use. spectrwm is a free X11 window manager for Linux, macOS, and Windows. awesome is a free Linux window manager, while dwm is a free X window manager for Linux.

For more options in the same category, browse Window Management Software.

Verdict

Choose Dexpot if you use it privately on a compatible Windows system and want customizable virtual desktops, window rules, and control over how multiple monitors switch. Its free personal-use license and broad workspace tools are compelling. Look elsewhere if your Windows version is newer than the published range or if your organization needs a current, clearly priced deployment.

Verdict

Dexpot offers customizable virtual desktops, window rules, and multiple-monitor support for Windows. Before choosing it, check the listed version and operating-system compatibility, and note that private use is the free option.

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