TaskbarX vs TrayToolbar
TaskbarX
taskbarx.appTrayToolbar
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| Figure | TaskbarX | TrayToolbar |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 0 |
| Spec score · Taskbar Customization Software | 8.4 (#3) | 7.0 (#26) |
| Distribution | The app is portable, requires no installer, makes no registry edits and uses no background services. | The app is portable: users extract a ZIP to a writable folder and run TrayToolbar.exe without a setup package. |
| Installation | Installation consists of extracting the ZIP, running TaskbarX.exe, opening the Configurator and optionally enabling startup. | TrayToolbar is portable: users extract the archive and run TrayToolbar.exe without a setup package. |
| Purpose | TaskbarX centers Windows taskbar icons with customizable animations and taskbar styling. | TrayToolbar replaces the custom taskbar toolbar functionality removed from Windows 11. |
Plans
TaskbarX
- Free portable buildFree
- TaskbarX portable buildFree
- Microsoft Store version$1.09, paid once
- TaskbarX Microsoft Store versionPrice not published
In their own words
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.
TrayToolbar
TrayToolbar has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.