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SmartContextMenu vs WindowFX: catalog facts
SmartContextMenu	WindowFX
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Paid Paid software with a free trial.
Windows	Windows
Works on windows that lack a system menu Does not rely on system hooks	Over 30 window animations and 20 Start menu animations Dims inactive windows to highlight the active one
Windows only	Windows only Paid after the trial
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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