TaskbarTools Alternatives & Competitors

Classic Shell was developed for Windows 8 since that was the first version of the popular operating system to forgo the iconic Start menu.

Key Classic Shell features:

Customizable Start Menu Performance Enhancements Enhanced Usability Frequent Updates

Open Source

TranslucentTB make Windows Taskbar transparent.

Key TranslucentTB features:

Customization Lightweight Open Source Dynamic Effects

Notivo is a private, per-person notebook for managers. Capture feedback, commitments, and 1:1 context as it happens — from web, iOS, WhatsApp, email, ChatGPT, or Claude — then get it back later, organized by person.

Key Notivo features:

Prepare for a 1:1 Write better feedback Don’t give an unfair review by accident Follow up on what was promised

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What is it? Lively is a Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) for animated desktop wallpapers.

Key Lively Wallpaper features:

Customizability Performance Optimization Free and Open Source User-Friendly Interface

Open Source

TaskbarX gives you control over the position of your taskbar icons.

Key TaskbarX features:

Customizable Taskbar Lightweight and Efficient Compatibility Open Source

Add margins, rounded corners and segments to your taskbars! - GitHub - torchgm/RoundedTB: Add margins, rounded corners and segments to your taskbars!

Key RoundedTB features:

Aesthetic Enhancement Customization Options Easy to Use Non-Intrusive Installation

TaskbarDock offers a few extra features to customize your Windows 10 taskbar.

Key TaskbarDock features:

Customization User-Friendly Open Source Lightweight

Fluent Flyouts is a collection (currently battery only) of Fluent design flyouts to replace standard system flyouts.