Actual Transparent Window vs TaskbarDock
Actual Transparent Window
actualtools.comTaskbarDock
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| Figure | Actual Transparent Window | TaskbarDock |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Taskbar Customization Software | 8.2 (#6) | 7.4 (#20) |
| Purpose | Adds adjustable transparency to individual windows to help organize and view multiple open windows at once. | TaskbarDock adds features for customizing the Windows 10 taskbar. |
Plans
Actual Transparent Window
- Actual Transparent Window$24.95, paid once
In their own words
Actual Transparent Window
Actual Transparent Window has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
TaskbarDock
TaskbarDock adds customization controls to the Windows 10 taskbar. It can center icons within the taskbar area or relative to the screen, switch icons between small and big sizes, and adjust taskbar transparency. The project also lists support for multiple monitors, including setups with more than two. After launch, the app sits in the system tray, where its context menu provides controls. It can remember settings and has an autorun option. Transparency may conflict with other tools, and restoring opacity may require locking and unlocking the taskbar through that menu. Taskbar positioning is not a listed capability. TaskbarDock is free, with a listed price of free, and is available for Windows. The project describes development as early and ongoing; its latest listed release is a prerelease marked as needing testing. It is offered under the MIT License, and the maker invites feedback through GitHub Issues and discussion through a Slack link in the README.