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Actual Multiple Monitors vs UltraMon
Both stand on taskbar customization software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Actual Multiple Monitors bundles taskbars, window movement, display profiles, and other multi-monitor controls for Windows. Its 64-monitor limit and gaming behavior address complex setups, while ARM64 users and people seeking a free plan are excluded.
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UltraMon brings window, taskbar, display-profile, wallpaper, mirroring, and scripting controls to Windows multi-monitor systems. A single license is $39.95, paid once, with a 30-day trial and quantity pricing for additional licenses.
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| Actual Multiple Monitors | UltraMon | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Actual Multiple Monitors: $34.95, paid once | See the plans |
| Plans published | 2 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | actualtools.com | realtimesoft.com |
| On taskbar customization software | #25 of 34 | #29 of 34 |
Actual Multiple Monitors: what it does well
- Taskbar with Start menu on every monitor
- Supports up to 64 monitors
- Separate wallpapers and screensavers per display
- One-click desktop profiles
- 30-day trial available
What to know first
- No free plan
- Windows only
- ARM64 is not supported
- Paid from $34.95, paid once
UltraMon: what it does well
- Moves or maximizes windows across monitors
- Adds taskbars to secondary displays
- Profiles apply monitor settings at login
- Supports mirroring across different resolutions
- Configures more than 10 monitors
What to know first
- Windows only
- No free plan
- Span/stretch display mode unsupported
- Phone support unavailable
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