MenuTools Alternatives

MenuTools is described as 'simple program that adds options for task priority, window transparency, and Always On Top to open dialog windows' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to MenuTools for Windows, Windows Explorer, SIMBL, PortableApps.com and Mac. The best alternative is SmartSystemMenu, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MenuTools are DeskPins, WindowTop, eXtra Buttons and DM2.

MenuTools alternatives are mainly Window Managers but may also be Shell Extensions. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of MenuTools.

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MenuTools

Free • Open Source
Windows

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SmartSystemMenu
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Windows
45 alternatives to SmartSystemMenu
SmartSystemMenu extends system menu of all windows in the system. It appends next custom items to menu:
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SmartSystemMenu Features
Sits in the System Tray
On top
Window Resizing
Transparency
Prioritize tasks
Pin the specified window on top of all
Change Monitor
DeskPins
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Free • Open Source
Windows
Windows Explorer
12 alternatives to DeskPins
DeskPins 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.
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DeskPins Features
1. LightweightDeskPins consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Windows Explorer ExtensionDeskPins can extend Windows Explorer in various ways, for example add context menu options, etc..
On top
Support for Hotkeys
Discontinued
The program seems to be no longer updated. Last version, 1.32, released in February 2015, can be still downloaded from the official website.
WindowTop
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Freemium • Open Source
Window Manager
Windows
10 alternatives to WindowTop
Set window on top, make it dark, transparent and more.
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WindowTop Features
On top
Window organizer
eXtra Buttons
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Free • Proprietary
Shell Extension
Windows
Windows Explorer
12 alternatives to eXtra Buttons
eXtra Buttons lets you add up to 10 additional buttons to the title bar of each window, which allow you to minimize the window to the tray, keep it on-top, send it to the background, adjust the window's transparency and more.
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eXtra Buttons Features
1. Windows Explorer ExtensioneXtra Buttons can extend Windows Explorer in various ways, for example add context menu options, etc..
Pin the specified window on top of all
On top
Discontinued
Social networks not updated in years.
DM2
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Windows
PortableApps.com
40 alternatives to DM2
DM2 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.
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DM2 Features
1. PortableDM2 can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Discontinued
Last version is from 2007
FileBox eXtender
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Free • Open Source
Windows
11 alternatives to FileBox eXtender
FileBox enhances Windows by adding several advanced functions to the standard Open File and Save File dialog boxes. (Note that if a program uses its own "private" dialog boxes for these functions, you wont see our FileBox buttons, sorry.)
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FileBox eXtender Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsFileBox eXtender can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
Discontinued
FileBox eXtender is no longer supported. The binary builds and source code are available for download.
Chameleon Window Manager
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Freemium • Proprietary
Windows
Windows Explorer
87 alternatives to Chameleon Window Manager
Chameleon Window Manager will allow you to control the windows of your programs using customizable buttons added to the title bars of the windows (Always on Top, Minimize to Tray, Minimize to Caption, Specify Transparency, Position window at left/right of screen).
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Chameleon Window Manager Features
1. Windows Explorer ExtensionChameleon Window Manager can extend Windows Explorer in various ways, for example add context menu options, etc..
On top
Afloat
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Free • Open Source
Mac
SIMBL
21 alternatives to Afloat
Make any app able to float on top.
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Afloat Features
On top
Interface Overlay
Afloat vs MenuTools
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it has better appearance and faster
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PowerMenu
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Free • Proprietary
Shell Extension
Windows
Windows Explorer
43 alternatives to PowerMenu
PowerMenu is a small application that some extra menu items to the windows control menu in addition to the standard "Close", "Maximize", etc options. The extra menus are: Priority, Always On Top, Transparency and Minimize To Tray.
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PowerMenu Features
Transparency
On top
Discontinued
The app is no longer updated, but it can be still downloaded from the official website.
Stick-It!
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Free • Open Source
Windows
12 alternatives to Stick-It!
Simply double-click programs systray icon, and then left click the title of the window wanted to be Always on top.... Cool feature: Windows shake when set to stay on top, with the aforementioned method.
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Stick-It! Features
1. PortableStick-It! can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
On top
Discontinued
The program is no longer updated. Last version, v1.00.0b, released in May 2012, can be still downloaded from the official website. Site unavailable. But you still can download by this link (from official site): http://www.mediafire.com/file/t8twzc1q69zbhwq/Stick-It! v1.00.0b.zip
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