TaskbarX
7.6#2 in taskbar customization software$1.09 one-timeFree planWindows
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TrayToolbar
5.5#25 in taskbar customization softwareWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | TaskbarX | TrayToolbar |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution | The app is portable, requires no installer, makes no registry edits and uses no background services. | The app is portable: users extract a ZIP to a writable folder and run TrayToolbar.exe without a setup package. |
| Installation | Installation consists of extracting the ZIP, running TaskbarX.exe, opening the Configurator and optionally enabling startup. | TrayToolbar is portable: users extract the archive and run TrayToolbar.exe without a setup package. |
| Purpose | TaskbarX centers Windows taskbar icons with customizable animations and taskbar styling. | TrayToolbar replaces the custom taskbar toolbar functionality removed from Windows 11. |
TaskbarX plans
- Free portable buildFree
- TaskbarX portable buildFree
- Microsoft Store version$1.09, paid once
- TaskbarX Microsoft Store version—
TrayToolbar plans
No prices published.
Pick TaskbarX if…
TaskbarX suits Windows users who want to customize icon placement, spacing, animations, and taskbar backgrounds. Its per-monitor settings may suit people using multiple monitors.
Pick TrayToolbar if…
It suits Windows 11 users who want folder-based taskbar shortcuts without an installer. It is also useful for users needing portable ARM64 or x64 builds.