YASB Reborn vs Actual Multiple Monitors

YASB Reborn8.6Visit Actual Multiple Monitors7.6Visit

Higher score YASB Reborn #3 in Taskbar Customization Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit YASB Reborn

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Actual Multiple Monitors #10 in Taskbar Customization Software 7.6/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Actual Tools

• YASB Reborn fits best

  Power users wanting configurable taskbar bars

• Actual Multiple Monitors fits best

  Powerful multi-monitor taskbar management

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Side by side

Feature	YASB Reborn 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Actual Multiple Monitors 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	7.6
Ranking	#3 in Taskbar Customization Software	#10 in Taskbar Customization Software
Best for	Power users wanting configurable taskbar bars	Powerful multi-monitor taskbar management
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	$34.95 one-time
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features YASB Reborn 5/6 · Actual Multiple Monitors 5/6
Taskbar positioning	✓	✓
Transparency controls	✓	✓
App grouping controls	✓	✓
Multi-monitor support	✓	✓
Taskbar sizing	✓	✓
Portable version	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Platform	Windows	Windows
Our review
Pros	Supports multiple bars, monitors, and screen-specific layouts Adds grouping, window counts, previews, filtering, and title labels Open source with CSS themes and built-in system and media widgets	Adds taskbars with Start, notification area, clock and toolbars per monitor Supports taskbar positioning, transparency, grouping and custom groups Includes profiles, window controls, wallpaper management and gaming options
Cons	Windows-only availability limits cross-platform use YAML and CSS configuration require comfort with customization Its extensive options may be more than casual users need	Windows-only platform support No permanent free plan after the trial period Broader desktop controls may exceed the needs of basic taskbar users
Our verdict	YASB Reborn is a free, open-source status bar and taskbar for Windows power users. It can replace or supplement the standard taskbar with configurable bars, application buttons, widgets, themes, and CSS styling. Users can define layouts… Read the review →	Actual Multiple Monitors extends the Windows desktop across dual-, triple- or larger multi-display setups. It adds taskbars, Start menus, system trays and task switching to additional monitors, while also supporting window movement,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• YASB Reborn — where it wins

  • Supports multiple bars, monitors, and screen-specific layouts
  • Adds grouping, window counts, previews, filtering, and title labels
  • Open source with CSS themes and built-in system and media widgets

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows-only availability limits cross-platform use
  • YAML and CSS configuration require comfort with customization
  • Its extensive options may be more than casual users need

• Actual Multiple Monitors — where it wins

  • Adds taskbars with Start, notification area, clock and toolbars per monitor
  • Supports taskbar positioning, transparency, grouping and custom groups
  • Includes profiles, window controls, wallpaper management and gaming options

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows-only platform support
  • No permanent free plan after the trial period
  • Broader desktop controls may exceed the needs of basic taskbar users

• YASB Reborn8.6/10 · Free plan

  A flexible Windows taskbar replacement for users comfortable with deep customization.

  Visit YASB RebornFull verdict →
• Actual Multiple Monitors7.6/10 · 30-day trial

  A feature-rich Windows utility for managing taskbars and desktops across multiple monitors.

  Visit Actual ToolsFull verdict →