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WindowFX vs SmartSystemMenu: catalog facts
WindowFX	SmartSystemMenu
Paid Paid software with a free trial.	Free Free and open source.
Windows	Windows
Over 30 window animations and 20 Start menu animations Dims inactive windows to highlight the active one	Adds always-on-top, resize, align and transparency options to any window Works from the familiar title bar menu
Windows only Paid after the trial	Windows only Some applications draw custom title bars without a standard system menu
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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