Actual Transparent Window vs TaskbarX
Actual Transparent Window
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TaskbarX
taskbarx.appSide by side
| Figure | Actual Transparent Window | TaskbarX |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · Taskbar Customization Software | 8.2 (#6) | 8.4 (#3) |
| Founded | 2001 | 2018 |
| Purpose | Adds adjustable transparency to individual windows to help organize and view multiple open windows at once. | TaskbarX centers Windows taskbar icons with customizable animations and taskbar styling. |
Plans
Actual Transparent Window
- Actual Transparent Window$24.95, paid once
TaskbarX
- Free portable buildFree
- TaskbarX portable buildFree
- Microsoft Store version$1.09, paid once
- TaskbarX Microsoft Store versionPrice not published
In their own words
Actual Transparent Window
Actual Transparent Window has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
TaskbarX
TaskbarX is a free, open-source Windows utility for positioning taskbar icons and changing taskbar styling. Icons can be placed at the exact center or nudged left or right, with adjustable spacing and size. Animation choices include fade, slide, other easing styles, or no animation. Backgrounds can be transparent, blurred, opaque, or accent-colored. Unlimited taskbars can have independent settings per monitor, including vertical taskbars. The portable build needs no installer, makes no registry edits, and uses no background services. TaskbarX is released under the MIT license. The site says Windows 10 is fully supported; on Windows 11, centering works through build 22621.1265 but not on modern builds. Version 1.7.8.0 is listed as latest stable, and the GitHub repository is archived and read-only. A Store version offers automatic updates for an optional donation.