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SmartSystemMenu vs WindowFX: catalog facts
SmartSystemMenu	WindowFX
Free Free and open source.	Paid Paid software with a free trial.
Windows	Windows
Adds always-on-top, resize, align and transparency options to any window Works from the familiar title bar menu	Over 30 window animations and 20 Start menu animations Dims inactive windows to highlight the active one
Windows only Some applications draw custom title bars without a standard system menu	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 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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