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GroupManager vs TaskbarX

GroupManager

github.com

TaskbarX

taskbarx.app

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FigureGroupManagerTaskbarX
Price fromFreeFree
Free planYesYes
Free trial——
Open source—Yes
Windows—Yes
Self-hostedYes—
Plans published14
Spec score · Taskbar Customization Software8.2 (#7)8.4 (#3)
InstallationThe maker's guide instructs users to place GroupManager.jar in the server's plugins folder and configure its initial config.yml.Installation consists of extracting the ZIP, running TaskbarX.exe, opening the Configurator and optionally enabling startup.
PurposeGroupManager is a Spigot/Bukkit Minecraft server plug-in for grouping permissions and assigning players to groups.TaskbarX centers Windows taskbar icons with customizable animations and taskbar styling.

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GroupManager

  • GroupManagerFree

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TaskbarX

  • Free portable buildFree
  • TaskbarX portable buildFree
  • Microsoft Store version$1.09, paid once
  • TaskbarX Microsoft Store versionPrice not published

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In their own words

GroupManager

GroupManager is a free permissions plug-in for Bukkit and Spigot Minecraft servers. It lets server administrators organize permissions into groups, assign players and set up inheritance hierarchies with promotion or demotion paths. Permission rules can use wildcard, negative and exception nodes. Users and groups can be managed through configuration files, console commands or in-game commands, and permissions can be given expiration periods. Group and user variables include prefixes, suffixes and build status; PlaceholderAPI placeholders expose group details and permission checks to other plug-ins. The listed storage options include YAML, H2, MySQL, SQLite, PostgreSQL and MariaDB. Installation involves putting the JAR in the server's plugins folder and editing config.yml. The v3.2 release is listed for Minecraft 1.8 to 1.20+. GroupManager does not provide antigrief functionality; other plug-ins must handle that behavior. The project is released under the GNU General Public License version 3.

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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.

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