TaskbarX vs UltraMon
TaskbarX
taskbarx.appUltraMon
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| Figure | TaskbarX | UltraMon |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 7 |
| Spec score · Taskbar Customization Software | 8.4 (#3) | 7.5 (#16) |
| Maker | The project identifies Chris Andriessen as its developer. | Realtime Soft owner and UltraMon developer Christian Studer is based in Grindelwald, Switzerland; the company was founded in 1998. |
| Purpose | TaskbarX centers Windows taskbar icons with customizable animations and taskbar styling. | UltraMon is a utility for multi-monitor systems designed to increase productivity and unlock the potential of multiple monitors. |
Plans
TaskbarX
- Free portable buildFree
- TaskbarX portable buildFree
- Microsoft Store version$1.09, paid once
- TaskbarX Microsoft Store versionPrice not published
UltraMon
- 100+ licenses$19.95, paid once
- 50–99 licenses$22.95, paid once
- 26–49 licenses$25.95, paid once
- 11–25 licenses$29.95, paid once
- 5–10 licenses$32.95, paid once
- 2–4 licenses$36.95, paid once
- Single license$39.95, paid once
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.
UltraMon
UltraMon has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.