DisplayFusion
7.9#1 in window management software$34 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSAPIWindows
VisitDisplayFusion vs Ratpoison
What both publish
| Fact | DisplayFusion | Ratpoison |
|---|---|---|
| Automation | Triggers respond to events such as window creation, focus, desktop unlock and system idle, and can run preset commands or custom scripts. | Users can attach scripts to Ratpoison events using hooks. |
| Command line | The product includes displayfusioncommand.exe, including a command to load a monitor profile from a prompt. | Ratpoison commands can be invoked non-interactively, including through its command-line interface. |
| Support | The purchase page directs customers with license questions to contact the company for help. | The site points users to a mailing list for bugs and development, documentation, a FAQ, a wiki, and the #ratpoison IRC channel on Libera.Chat. |
DisplayFusion plans
- FreeFree
- DisplayFusion FreeFree
- Pro Standard$34, paid once
- DisplayFusion Pro Standard$34, paid once
- DisplayFusion Pro on Steam$39.99, paid once
- DisplayFusion Pro Personal$49, paid once
Ratpoison plans
- RatpoisonFree
Pick DisplayFusion if…
DisplayFusion suits Windows users who want per-monitor taskbars, window controls, and configurable monitor layouts. Its triggers and deployment options may also fit users automating desktop actions or managing corporate installations.
Pick Ratpoison if…
Ratpoison suits Linux users who prefer keyboard-only window management and maximized windows arranged in frames. It is also relevant for users who want scripting hooks and command-line control.