Dual Monitor Tools vs UltraMon: Free vs $39.95
UltraMon is the old guard of multi-monitor software. Here’s how the free, actively-maintained DMT compares in 2026.
Head-to-head
Price & development
DMT: free forever (GPLv2), latest release v2.13 (September 2026).
UltraMon: $39.95 per license, updates have slowed notably in recent years.
Where UltraMon still wins
Per-monitor Smart Taskbar, mirrored displays for presentations, and a mature scripting engine for window management automation.
Where DMT wins
Cursor lock (no contest), zero cost, tiny footprint, open source, and under active development — v2.13 added per-monitor cursor lock and named monitors.
Verdict
Pro tips
- Stay with UltraMon if you depend on its Smart Taskbar or scripts and it works on your Windows version.
- Switch to DMT if you want a free, maintained tool — especially for cursor locking and hotkey window moves.
- Both can coexist during a trial migration; just don’t bind the same hotkeys in both.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is UltraMon better than Dual Monitor Tools?
UltraMon ($39.95) is more polished, with per-monitor taskbars and a scriptable window manager. DMT is free, open-source, lighter, and has the better cursor lock. Most home users don’t need what UltraMon charges for.
Is there a free alternative to UltraMon?
Yes — Dual Monitor Tools is the closest free alternative: window hotkeys, cursor management, wallpaper control, and an app launcher, all free.
Does UltraMon work on Windows 11?
UltraMon has been slow to update for newer Windows versions — another reason many users have moved to DMT or DisplayFusion.
Ready to try Dual Monitor Tools?
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