TransOther AlternativesWindow Managers and other similar apps like TransOther

TransOther is described as 'Make all windows but the active one transparent' and is a Window Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to TransOther for Windows, PortableApps.com and File Explorer. The best TransOther alternative is AquaSnap, which is free. Other great apps like TransOther are SmartSystemMenu, Sizer, RBTray and altdrag.

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Make all windows but the active one transparent.

Features:

  • User defined transparency level.
  • Can ignore always ontop...
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TransOther alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 2022
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  1. AquaSnap icon

    AquaSnap

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    Optimize your desktop environment with this management tool offering window docking, snapping, multi-monitor support, and keyboard shortcuts for enhanced productivity.

    88 AquaSnap alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Dock window to sides or corners

    AquaSnap Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Portable
    3.  Snap windows
    4.  Window organizer
    5.  Window docking
    6.  Shortcut keys
    7.  Dock

    AquaSnap VS TransOther

     

    • AquaSnap is the most popular Windows alternative to TransOther.

    • AquaSnap is the most popular free alternative to TransOther.

    • AquaSnap is Freemium and ProprietaryTransOther is Free and Proprietary
  2. SmartSystemMenu icon

    SmartSystemMenu

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    SmartSystemMenu extends system menu of all windows in the system. It appends next custom items to menu:

    43 SmartSystemMenu alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    SmartSystemMenu screenshot 1

    Top SmartSystemMenu Features

    1.  Sits in the System Tray
    2.  On top
    3.  Window Resizing
    4.  Transparency
    5.  Pin the specified window on top of all
    6.  Change Monitor
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Portable
    11.  Prioritize tasks

    SmartSystemMenu VS TransOther

     

    • SmartSystemMenu is the most popular Open Source alternative to TransOther.

    • SmartSystemMenu is Free and Open SourceTransOther is Free and Proprietary
  4. Sizer icon

    Sizer

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    Sizer is a freeware utility that allows you to resize any window to an exact, predefined size. This is extremely useful when designing web pages, as it allows you to see how the page will look when viewed at a smaller size.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Configuration window - Menu

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Window Resizing

    Sizer VS TransOther

     
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    RBTray

     33 likes
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    Allows almost any program to be minimized to the system tray by right clicking its minimize button.

    45 RBTray alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    RBTray screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last update is from 2015 but the project has been forked: RBTray Fork icon RBTray Fork

    RBTray Features

    1.  Portable

    RBTray VS TransOther

     
  7. altdrag icon

    altdrag

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    AltDrag allows you to move and resize windows much easier. When you have it running you can simply hold down the Alt key and then use your mouse to drag any window, and it doesn't matter where in the window you click.

    85 altdrag alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    altdrag screenshot 1
    altdrag screenshot 2
    Discontinued

    The last version (1.1) is from 2015.

    altdrag Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Window Resizing
    3.  Snap windows

    altdrag VS TransOther

     
  8. GridMove icon

    GridMove

     30 likes
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    GridMove - A window management tool that can quickly arrange your windows into desktop grids.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BR flagBrazil

    Platforms

    • Windows
    GridMove screenshot 1

    GridMove Features

    1.  Window organizer

    GridMove VS TransOther

     
  10. allSnap icon

    allSnap

     21 likes
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    allSnap is a small system tray app that makes all top level windows automatically align like they do in programs such as Winamp or Photoshop.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    allSnap screenshot 1
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    allSnap screenshot 3
    Discontinued

    Was discontinued at the release of Windows 7 (2009).

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Portable
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Sits in the System Tray
    6.  Snap windows

    allSnap VS TransOther

     
  11. KDE Mover-Sizer icon

    KDE Mover-Sizer

     12 likes
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    KDE Mover-Sizer is a lightweight program enabling KDE-style alt-click moving and resizing for Windows XP, 7, 2000, 2003, Windows Server, and Vista.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    KDE Mover-Sizer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Snap windows

    KDE Mover-Sizer VS TransOther

     
  12. DeskScope icon

    DeskScope

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    DeskScope 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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    DeskScope screenshot 1

    DeskScope VS TransOther

     
  13. DM2 icon

    DM2

     26 likes
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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Enhanced system menu
    Discontinued

    Last version is from 2007

    DM2 Features

    1.  Portable

    DM2 VS TransOther

     
  14. AutoSizer icon

    AutoSizer

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    AutoSizer automatically resizes programs for you, keeping them at a specific size or keeping them maximized. One popular use is to keep Internet Explorer maximized when you go on the web. It works with most software programs, and supports maximizing to specific monitors on...

    28 AutoSizer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window
    Discontinued

    Last updated: "AutoSizer 1.71 (December 3rd, 2008)". See release date: http://www.softpedia.com/hubs/Window-Maximizer/

    AutoSizer VS TransOther

     
  15. Nimi Visuals icon

    Nimi Visuals

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    Adds eye-candy effects to windows (and start menu) like deformations (e.g: jelly windows - that makes moved window wiggle like being made from jelly; or fold - which hides windows by folding up horizontally, and unfolds when showing), physics (e.g.

    27 Nimi Visuals alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • PT flagPortugal
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Nimi Visuals screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    It says that it has automatically stopped production.

    Properties

    1.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Portable

    Nimi Visuals VS TransOther

     
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