DM2 AlternativesWindow Managers and other similar apps like DM2
DM2 is described as 'Provides several Windows enhancements that may help in every-day work. One of the nicest and most popular features of DM2 is minimizing windows to floating icons® (unique feature!) freeing both task bar and tray bar space' and is a Window Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to DM2 for a variety of platforms, including Windows, File Explorer, Linux, PortableApps.com and openSUSE apps. The best DM2 alternative is AquaSnap, which is free. Other great apps like DM2 are SmartSystemMenu, MenuTools, RBTray and SmartContextMenu.
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DM2 alternatives are mainly Window Managers but may also be System Tweakers or Shell Extensions. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of DM2.- Window Manager
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84 AquaSnap alternativesToo many windows on your screen? Stop wasting your productivity. AquaSnap brings new easy and efficient ways to manage multiple applications.
AquaSnap Features
- Support for Multiple Monitors
- Portable
- Snap windows
- Window organizer
- Window docking
- Shortcut keys
- Dock
AquaSnap VS DM2
Is AquaSnap a good alternative to DM2?
46 SmartSystemMenu alternativesSmartSystemMenu extends system menu of all windows in the system. It appends next custom items to menu:
Top SmartSystemMenu Features
- Sits in the System Tray
- On top
- Window Resizing
- Transparency
- Pin the specified window on top of all
- Change Monitor
- No registration required
- Dark Mode
- Ad-free
- Portable
- Prioritize tasks
SmartSystemMenu VS DM2
Is SmartSystemMenu a good alternative to DM2?
15 MenuTools alternativesMenuTools is a simple program that adds options for task priority, window transparency, and Always On Top to open dialog windows.
MenuTools Features
- On top
- Transparency
- Make window transparent
- Windows Explorer Extension
- Prioritize tasks
MenuTools VS DM2
Is MenuTools a good alternative to DM2?
49 RBTray alternativesAllows almost any program to be minimized to the system tray by right clicking its minimize button.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
- PortableApps.com
RBTray Features
- Portable
DiscontinuedLast update is from 2015 but the project has been forked:
RBTray ForkRBTray VS DM2
Is RBTray a good alternative to DM2?
21 SmartContextMenu alternativesSmartContextMenu adds a context menu to all windows in the system. This program is enhanced version of SmartSystemMenu. I hope it will be more convenient, because it supports all types of windows, including windows without a system menu.
Top SmartContextMenu Features
- Portable
- Lightweight
- No registration required
- On top
- Command line interface
- Dark Mode
- Ad-free
- Works Offline
- Prioritize tasks
- Sits in the System Tray
- Window Resizing
- Transparency
SmartContextMenu VS DM2
Is SmartContextMenu a good alternative to DM2?
24 4t Tray Minimizer alternatives4t Tray Minimizer is a lightweight but powerful window manager, which helps you to free up space on the desktop and the taskbar via the following actions:
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
4t Tray Minimizer Features
- Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
- On top
4t Tray Minimizer VS DM2
Is 4t Tray Minimizer a good alternative to DM2?License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
Actual Window Manager Features
- Support for Multiple Monitors
- Extensible window manager
- Snap windows
- Window docking
Actual Window Manager VS DM2
Is this a good alternative to DM2?
10 RBTray Fork alternativesRBTray by Benbuck, fork of RBTray , is a small Windows program that runs in the background and allows almost any window to be minimized to the system tray by:
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
RBTray Fork Features
- Lightweight
- Customize Windows
RBTray Fork VS DM2
Is RBTray Fork a good alternative to DM2?
19 KDocker alternativesKDocker will help you dock any application into the system tray. This means you can dock Openoffice, xmms, Firefox, Thunderbird, anything!
Just point and click. Works for all NET WM compliant window managers - that includes KDE, GNOME, Xfce, Fluxbox and many more.
DiscontinuedThe latest update is from April 2022.
KDocker VS DM2
Is KDocker a good alternative to DM2?
76 DeskScope alternativesDeskScope is an easy-to-use window manager with the Desk View™, an interactive view of the desktop. DeskScope creates mini-windows on the Desk View to represent desktop applications and Windows 11 apps.
DeskScope VS DM2
Is DeskScope a good alternative to DM2?
13 TurboTop alternativesLike the "Always on Top" feature that some programs have? TurboTop lets you set any window to be "Always on Top!"
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
TurboTop Features
- Window organizer
- Pin the specified window on top of all
- On top
DiscontinuedLast version is from 2016. See release date: http://www.savardsoftware.com/turbotop/download.asp
TurboTop VS DM2
Is TurboTop a good alternative to DM2?
13 DeskPins alternativesDeskPins can be used to make any application topmost, that is, to keep it above all other windows. Just grab a pin from the DeskPins icon in the system notification area (a.k.a. taskbar tray) and click on any window.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Windows
- Windows Explorer
DeskPins Features
- Lightweight
- Windows Explorer Extension
- On top
- Support for Hotkeys
DiscontinuedThe program seems to be no longer updated. Last version, 1.32, released in February 2015, can be still downloaded from the official website.
DeskPins VS DM2
Is DeskPins a good alternative to DM2?
