SmartWindows Alternatives

SmartWindows is described as 'Streamlines the way you work. It is perfect for professionals looking to optimize the overall work experience or switch between projects. You can save display preferences for applications with the help of a few clicks' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to SmartWindows for Windows, Linux and BSD. The best SmartWindows alternative is 7+ Taskbar Tweaker, which is free. Other great apps like SmartWindows are WindowBlinds, Window Maker, SharpEnviro and bbLean.

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SmartWindows alternatives page was last updated Jun 24, 2024
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  1. 7+ Taskbar Tweaker icon

    7+ Taskbar Tweaker

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    Customize the Windows taskbar with dozens of exclusive options.

    26 7+ Taskbar Tweaker alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IL flagIsrael

    Platforms

    • Windows
    7+ Taskbar Tweaker screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Customize Windows
    3.  Multiple languages

    7+ Taskbar Tweaker VS SmartWindows

     

    • 7+ Taskbar Tweaker is the most popular Windows alternative to SmartWindows.

    • 7+ Taskbar Tweaker is the most popular free alternative to SmartWindows.

    • 7+ Taskbar Tweaker is Free and ProprietarySmartWindows is Freemium and Proprietary
    • 7+ Taskbar Tweaker is LightweightSmartWindows is not according to our users
  2. WindowBlinds icon

    WindowBlinds

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    Customize Windows 10 and 11 with skins for Start menu and taskbar. Includes SkinStudio for designing skins, offering personalized fonts, and color and transparency adjustments.

    39 WindowBlinds alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    WindowBlinds screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Customize Windows
    2.  Skins
    3.  Themes

    WindowBlinds VS SmartWindows

     

    • WindowBlinds is the most popular commercial alternative to SmartWindows.

    • WindowBlinds is Paid and ProprietarySmartWindows is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Window Maker icon

    Window Maker

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    Window Maker has a reputation for being fast, efficient and highly stable. Window Maker has been characterized as reproducing "the elegant look and feel of the NeXTstep GUI" and is noted as "easy to configure and easy to use.

    40 Window Maker alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Window Maker, from www.windowmaker.org

    Window Maker Features

    1.  Unix-like

    Window Maker VS SmartWindows

     

    • Window Maker is the most popular Linux alternative to SmartWindows.

    • Window Maker is the most popular Open Source alternative to SmartWindows.

    • Window Maker is Free and Open SourceSmartWindows is Freemium and Proprietary
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    WindowBlinds

    Customize Windows 10 and 11 with skins for Start menu and taskbar. Includes SkinStudio for designing skins, offering personalized fonts, and color and transparency adjustments.

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  6. SharpEnviro icon

    SharpEnviro

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    SharpEnviro (or SharpE) is an open source shell replacement system for Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. When using SharpEnviro the default Windows desktop is replaced by a new and more powerful desktop environment.

    23 SharpEnviro alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Default Setup
    Discontinued

    As of december 2011 the SharpEnviro project is no longer under active development. All files provided come without any warranty or support! It is uncertain if or how well the previously released versions of SharpEnviro will work with any new or updated Windows system after Windows 7 Service Pack 1.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Dark Mode

    SharpEnviro VS SmartWindows

     
  7. bbLean icon

    bbLean

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    bbLean is the lean version of Blackbox for Windows. It tries to keep balance between features and complexity, to give you some efficient means within a compact shell.

    13 bbLean alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    bbLean screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 1.17.1, released in May 2009, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension

    bbLean VS SmartWindows

     
  8. SphereXP icon

    SphereXP

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    The SphereXP is a 3D desktop replacement for Microsoft Windows. Taking the known concept of three-dimensional desktops to its own level. It offers a new way to organize objects on the desktop such as icons and applications. It has been tried out by millions worldwide.

    14 SphereXP alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    SphereXP screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Official website not accessible. Available here: http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/spherexp.html

    SphereXP VS SmartWindows

     
  10. Talisman Desktop icon

    Talisman Desktop

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    Talisman Desktop is a configurable Windows shell replacement introduced in 1997 by Lighttek Software. It is available in a number of languages including English, French, Spanish, Swedish, Portuguese, Russian and Italian.

    22 Talisman Desktop alternatives

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Talisman 3.0, theme: Carbon

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Customize Windows

    Talisman Desktop VS SmartWindows

     
  11. DeskSpace icon

    DeskSpace

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    DeskSpace is a 3D desktop visualisation tool, allowing you to seamlessly switch between 9 desktops.

    14 DeskSpace alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    DeskSpace screenshot 1

    DeskSpace Features

    1.  Multiple desktops

    DeskSpace VS SmartWindows

     
  12. 3D Color Changer icon

    3D Color Changer

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    Simple tool for changing the colours of "Windows Classic" theme. You will gain access to User Interface aspects that Microsoft restricted: 3D Frames' colors, mouse hot-tracking color and more. // NOTE: even though this app is commercial, the payment is not forced an.

    3 3D Color Changer alternatives

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Application

    3D Color Changer VS SmartWindows

     
  13. TaskLayout icon

    TaskLayout

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    TaskLayout is a small portable layout manager which allow saving/restoring of desktop layout (a set of specified apps/windows with corresponding position on screen) in a single click/hotkey.

    29 TaskLayout alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    TaskLayout screenshot 1

    TaskLayout Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for Batch Mode
    3.  Software Management
    4.  Global hotkey

    TaskLayout VS SmartWindows

     
  14. Liteshell icon

    Liteshell

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    tiny windows shell (explorer.exe) replacement designed for slow PCs. Is a minimalist's shell - no screen space is occupied by the shell. When you right-click on the desktop or press a hotkey, a menu provides access to your programs, documents, tasks and anything else you.

    10 Liteshell alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Liteshell screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    It's discontinued. Last update was 25th June 2008.

    Liteshell VS SmartWindows

     
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