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Deskloom is a free Windows app for coordinating wallpaper, taskbar styles, widgets, desktop groups, workspace layout and cursors in reusable scenes. Its five built-in scenes work without an online gallery, and it arranges existing desktop items without moving their files. Widgets include clocks, system readings, Quick Notes, network throughput, storage and battery cards. Scenes and settings stay local, and capability checks, recovery journals, rollback and a Restore Windows defaults option support reversible changes.

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   DisplayFusion

   Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

   Multi-monitor controls and window automation — DisplayFusion focuses on multi-monitor configuration, window tools and event-based automation rather than Deskloom’s coordinated desktop scenes.

   7.6 Free plan · paid from $34 · 30-day trial Visit site
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   Taskbar Groups

   Free plan Windows

   Grouping shortcuts in the taskbar — Taskbar Groups creates shortcut groups in the taskbar, while Deskloom groups existing desktop items and coordinates broader scene settings.

   6.8 Free plan Visit site
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   Taskbar Hide

   Free plan Windows

   Hiding or showing the taskbar — Taskbar Hide concentrates on taskbar visibility, with tray and command-line controls, rather than Deskloom’s wallpaper, widgets and desktop scenes.

   6.8 Free plan Visit site
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   Winstep Nexus Dock

   Free plan Windows

   A customizable app and folder dock — Nexus centers on a customizable dock and taskbar replacement, while Deskloom coordinates wallpaper, widgets, groups and taskbar styles in scenes.

   6.5 Free plan · paid from $12.95 · 30-day trial Visit site
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   7+ Taskbar Tweaker

   Free plan Windows

   Customizing older Windows taskbars — 7+ Taskbar Tweaker offers taskbar options for Windows 7, 8 and 10, but does not support the Windows 11 taskbar.

   7.3 Free plan Visit site
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   ExplorerPatcher

   Free plan Windows

   Windows 10-style taskbar and window switcher — ExplorerPatcher changes taskbar, Start menu and Alt+Tab styles, while Deskloom coordinates desktop scenes and requires a newer Windows 11 build.

   7.1 Free plan Visit site
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   GroupManager

   Free plan Self-hosted

   Permissions on Spigot/Bukkit Minecraft servers — GroupManager manages Minecraft server permissions and player groups; it is not a Windows desktop alternative to Deskloom.

   7.0 Free plan Visit site
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   TaskbarX

   Free plan Open source Windows
   8.3 Free plan Visit site
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   GitHub CodeQL

   Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+3
   7.5 Free plan · paid from $30/mo Visit site
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    MonitorDock

    Free plan Windows
    7.0 Open source Visit site
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    RainbowTaskbar

    Free plan Windows
    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    RetroBar

    Free plan Windows
    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    SmartTaskbar

    Free plan Windows
    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    glassbar

    Free plan Windows
    6.8 Free plan Visit site
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    TaskbarDock

    Free plan Windows
    6.8 Free plan Visit site
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    TaskbarTweak-Win

    Free plan Windows
    6.7 Open source Visit site
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    TranslucentTB

    Free plan Windows
    6.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Winhance

    Free plan Windows
    6.5 Free plan Visit site
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    YASB Reborn

    Free plan Windows
    6.5 Free plan Visit site
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    TaskbarXI

    Free plan Windows
    6.4 Free plan Visit site
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    Ashampoo Taskbar Customizer

    Free plan Windows
    6.3 Free plan · paid from $14.99 Visit site
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    TrayToolbar

    Free plan Windows
    6.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Winzoo

    Free plan Windows
    6.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Actual Multiple Monitors

    Free trial Windows
    6.1 From $34.95 · 30-day trial Visit site

Its fit is limited by a specific system requirement: Deskloom needs x64 Windows 11 version 25H2 (build 26200) or later, and it does not replace classic Windows desktop-system icons. Alternatives may suit readers seeking a narrower taskbar tool, multi-monitor controls, shortcut groups or a dock, or support for other Windows versions and processor architectures. Before switching, weigh whether you need Deskloom’s coordinated scenes or a focused function, check system compatibility, and compare free offerings with paid tiers where available.

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