ZBar AlternativesWindow Managers and other similar apps like ZBar

ZBar is described as 'Utility for those who use multiple monitors. If you have a single screen, then theres nothing to see here. Move on' and is a Window Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to ZBar for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Microsoft Edge, Vivaldi and Google Chrome apps. The best ZBar alternative is DisplayFusion, which is free. Other great apps like ZBar are Dual Monitor Tools, Actual Multiple Monitors, Ultramon and Dual Monitor Taskbar.

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ZBar is a utility for those who use multiple monitors. If you have a single screen, then theres nothing to see here. Move on.

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  1. DisplayFusion icon
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    Enables multi-monitor taskbars with advanced wallpaper management, scripted macros, remote access, screen savers, and desktop profile features; offers window snapping, customizable hotkeys, logon backgrounds, and multi-language support for home or business use.

    47 DisplayFusion alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Triggers
    3.  Snap windows
    4.  Window organizer
    5.  Support for scripting
    6.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    7.  Support for Remote Control
    8.  Split windows
    9.  Multiple languages

    DisplayFusion VS ZBar

     
    • DisplayFusion is the most popular Windows alternative to ZBar.

    • DisplayFusion is the most popular free alternative to ZBar.

    • DisplayFusion is Freemium and ProprietaryZBar is Free and Proprietary
    • DisplayFusion is LightweightZBar is not according to our users
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    Dual Monitor Tools is a software package for Windows users with dual or multiple monitor setups.

    All the tools are open source and free, and each tool is independent so you only need to install or run what you want.

    18 Dual Monitor Tools alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Dual Monitor Tools Features

    1.  Display Management
    2.  Adaptive Backgrounds

    Dual Monitor Tools VS ZBar

     
    • Dual Monitor Tools is the most popular Open Source alternative to ZBar.

    • Dual Monitor Tools is Free and Open SourceZBar is Free and Proprietary
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    Actual Multiple Monitors is a software utility which offers the comprehensive solution to improve the functionality of Windows user interface for comfortable and effective work with multi-monitor configurations.

    15 Actual Multiple Monitors alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Actual Multiple Monitors Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Support for Multiple Monitors

    Actual Multiple Monitors VS ZBar

     
    • Actual Multiple Monitors is the most popular commercial alternative to ZBar.

    • Actual Multiple Monitors is Paid and ProprietaryZBar is Free and Proprietary
  4. Ultramon icon
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    Get the most out of multiple monitors with UltraMon.

    18 Ultramon alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    The program seems no longer updated. Last version, 3.4.1, released in October 2018, can be still downloaded from the official website

    Ultramon Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free

    Ultramon VS ZBar

     
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    A taskbar for the second monitor. (Only tested on Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7.)

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • RO flagRomania
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed since 2014. Last version, 1.22.021813, can be still downloaded from SourceForge

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dock

    Dual Monitor Taskbar VS ZBar

     
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    NVIDIA RTX Desktop Manager is a software tool that manages single or multi-monitor workspaces. It comes with the NVIDIA RTX Enterprise/Quadro driver package or can be downloaded separately. Its main function is to boost productivity by optimizing workspace layout.

    19 NVIDIA RTX Desktop Manager alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    NVIDIA RTX Desktop Manager Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Multiple desktops
    3.  Support for Hotkeys
    4.  User Profiles

    NVIDIA RTX Desktop Manager VS ZBar

     
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    With MultiMonitorTool, you can disable/enable monitors, set the primary monitor, save and load the configuration of all monitors, and move windows from one monitor to another.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IL flagIsrael

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Portable
    3.  Multiple Profiles
    4.  Shortcut keys
    5.  Tray Icon

    MultiMonitorTool VS ZBar

     
  8. MurGeeMon icon
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    MurGeeMon is a Dual Monitor Software Utility to provide more control over dual monitors / displays connected to your computer. MurgeeMon has an easy to follow graphical user interface and provides various useful functionalities such as change background of a specified monitor...

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Windows

    MurGeeMon Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors

    MurGeeMon VS ZBar

     
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    Watch and control multiple monitors.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows

    MultiMonMan Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Portable
    3.  Autohotkey

    MultiMonMan VS ZBar

     
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    Do you use multiple monitors? This extension will force new windows into one of them.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • SK flagSlovakia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Brave
    • Opera
    • Vivaldi Browser

    New Window Setup Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors

    New Window Setup VS ZBar

     
  11. Instamonitr icon
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    Enhance the display on a secondary monitor beyond the standard Windows screen duplication or extension. The software offers advanced features such as displaying specific parts of the screen, real-time or static image display, drawing and highlighting over the screen, scrolling...

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No registration required
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Screen Sharing
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Slide Show

    Instamonitr VS ZBar

     
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    Annoyed again because one of your apps is offscreen? Do you have to struggle with keyboard shortcuts, to bring it back or do they not work again? Borderline moves all windows back into the screen bounds.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Borderline - The End of off-screen Apps Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  On top

    Borderline - The End of off-screen Apps VS ZBar

     
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