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4t Tray Minimizer vs IceWM

4t Tray Minimizer

4t-niagara.com

IceWM

ice-wm.org

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Figure4t Tray MinimizerIceWM
Price fromFreeFree
Free planYesYes
Free trial——
Open source——
WindowsYes—
Linux—Yes
Self-hosted—Yes
Plans published41
Spec score · Window Management Software8.4 (#3)8.2 (#8)
PurposeThe utility minimizes applications to the system tray and provides window management features.IceWM is a window manager for the X Window System designed for speed, simplicity, and not getting in the user’s way.
SupportThe maker directs users to product FAQs and offers support by email and a feedback form.The site directs users to report bugs on GitHub and links to manual pages, a manual, and an FAQ.
Window controlsFeatures include rolling windows up to their title bars, making windows semi-transparent, and hiding or showing the system tray.Windows can be managed by keyboard and mouse, iconified to the taskbar, tray, or desktop, or hidden.

Plans

4t Tray Minimizer

  • 4t Tray Minimizer FreeFree
  • 4t Tray Minimizer Pro — Personal License + 1 year updates and support$19.95, paid once
  • 4t Tray Minimizer Pro — Personal License + 2 years updates and support + 1 upgra$29.95, paid once
  • 4t Tray Minimizer Pro — Personal License + free updates and support$69.95, paid once

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IceWM

  • IceWMFree

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In their own words

4t Tray Minimizer

4t Tray Minimizer is a Windows utility for minimizing applications to the system tray and managing window behavior. It can roll windows up to their title bars, make them semi-transparent, and hide or show the system tray. Extra titlebar buttons and system menu commands offer actions such as minimizing to the tray, rolling up, staying on top, and changing transparency. Keyboard shortcuts can minimize, hide, restore, or launch applications. The Free version includes window management features and is available for personal and commercial use. Pro adds per-application settings and hotkeys, plus automatic actions through Favorites. Pro can also minimize applications at startup or when inactive, minimize instead of closing, and assign custom tray icons. The Free plan costs nothing. Pro licenses start at $19.95, paid once. Version 6.09 supports Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, and XP in 32-bit and 64-bit editions, and is available in 12 languages. The maker offers FAQs, email support, and a feedback form. Purchases are final and non-refundable.

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IceWM

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