ActiveDock vs DisplayFusion
ActiveDock
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DisplayFusion
displayfusion.comSide by side
| Figure | ActiveDock | DisplayFusion |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 11 |
| Spec score · Window Management Software | 7.9 (#16) | 9.2 (#1) |
| Documentation | ActiveDock documentation covers folders, groups, themes, pinned apps, and troubleshooting. | The maker provides a beginner guide, extensive help manual, FAQ, administrative guides, trigger documentation and a community script library. |
| Support | The maker invites questions, feedback, and support requests by email. | The purchase page directs customers with license questions to contact the company for help. |
Plans
ActiveDock
- ActiveDock 2 Single License$19.99, paid once
- ActiveDock 2 Pro Lifetime$59.99, paid once
DisplayFusion
- DisplayFusion FreeFree
- FreeFree
- DisplayFusion Pro Standard$34, paid once
- Pro Standard$34, paid once
- DisplayFusion Pro on Steam$39.99, paid once
- DisplayFusion Pro Personal$49, paid once
- Pro Personal$49, paid once
- DisplayFusion Pro Site$899, paid once
- Pro Site$899, paid once
- DisplayFusion Pro Enterprise$3,899, paid once
In their own words
ActiveDock
ActiveDock has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
DisplayFusion
DisplayFusion provides controls and customization for Windows multi-monitor setups. It can add a taskbar to each monitor and configure resolution, colour depth, refresh rate, orientation, profiles, and screen splitting. Window tools support snapping, sizing, and moving windows, with saved profiles for window positions. Triggers respond to events such as window creation, focus, desktop unlock, or system idle, then run preset commands or custom scripts. A phone or tablet can control DisplayFusion remotely for actions such as changing wallpaper or toggling monitors. Wallpaper can come from a user's collection, online sources, or a direct image URL. Corporate deployment options include silent installer settings and custom ADMX templates for Active Directory Group Policy. The download page lists Windows 11, Windows 10 version 1607 or higher, and Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022, with x86, x64, and ARM64 support. A free 30-day Pro trial is followed by a free version. Pro Standard costs $34.00 USD once per machine and includes a lifetime license and future versions.