But it seems a bit expensive? Why so much?
It's a collection of gadgets and abilities that are useful on their own but as a joined set are close to untouchable.
Add to that rapid attention to bugfixes and new ideas from the developer, I decided it was worth paying for and haven't regretted it.
But if you're unconvinced, the free model is still pretty good.
Graham: Marketing is not my strong point, so perhaps I haven't explained the benefits clearly enough. I added the "Solutions" area in this forum to show that Toolbox is the answer for things that people are asking about online, and I will keep adding to it from time to time.
You're probably assuming that AlomWare Toolbox only does what you can see in its window. When you look deeper into the Settings (such as Tweaks) and the Automation steps, you'll realize that it's an absolute powerhouse of functionality that does so much for your PC. And this means you're not paying for separate multiple apps just to do what Toolbox does as one app. For example, why download Microsoft PowerToys (which installs over 1 GB of files all over your PC) just to keep windows on top, pick colors, and OCR text from the clipboard; when AlomWare Toolbox is a single portable exe file of less than 5 MB in size that does those plus a million other things?
If you think the app is expensive, it's because you haven't grasped all that it can do. It's not some cheap $1 toy but a fully capable Windows productivity suite, with its own built-in programming language. Is there something in particular you'd like to be able to do on your PC that you currently can't? Let me know and I'll see if I can cook up an automated action for it.
Here's some actual reviews from customers who've understood the benefits (scroll down to read them all): https://www.trustpilot.com/review/alomware.com
If price is your main issue, then don't forget PayPal has "Pay in 4" that might let you pay over 4 fortnightly instalments:
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Quote from: Paul (Lead Developer) on May 18, 2026, 01:42:19 PMIs there something in particular you'd like to be able to do on your PC that you currently can't? Let me know and I'll see if I can cook up an automated action for it.
Challenge accepted. One of my bugbears is that I have an ultrawide monitor and I hate looking down to my far left to see the Windows Run box when it opens there. Can it be made to open in the middle of the desktop instead? Bonus points if it also opens with no text in it, instead of defaulting to the last item I typed.
Hi Graham. I posted the solution to what you asked in a new topic, here: https://www.alomware.com/forum/index.php?topic=144.0
I just replied to that post and I feel my purchase would be in safe hands, so I just paid for a supporter code. Keep up the good work Paul, and I look forward to future updates. Any hints on what's on the roadmap?
Thanks for your payment, Graham. :) Appreciate your support.
To any lurkers reading: you need to remember that AlomWare Toolbox isn't expensive when you understand that it replaces multiple other subscription-based productivity apps at once: macros, clipboard history, window management, text expansion, reminders, automation, and more. As the saying goes, you do truly get what you pay for. One lifetime fee for every PC that you own. You won't find a better deal than that! 8)
Quote from: GrahamB on May 19, 2026, 10:25:00 PMAny hints on what's on the roadmap?
Missed this question in your post (sorry!). Just released v8.0.0.2, so see the "Changes" link at the home page.