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Dual Monitor Tools vs Actual Window Manager: catalog facts
Dual Monitor Tools	Actual Window Manager
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Paid Sold as single-user and corporate licenses.
Windows	Windows
Hotkeys to throw windows between monitors and lock the cursor to one screen Per-monitor wallpaper and a screen capture tool included	Many window tools in a single package Multi-monitor and virtual desktop support
Windows only, with a dated interface Development has slowed considerably	Windows only Paid license
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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