Alt-Tab Thingy Alternatives

Alt-Tab Thingy is described as 'If you are not familiar with the Alt-Tab task switcher in Windows, its a keyboard short-cut (hot-key) to enable fast switching between applications/windows. This feature has been in Windows since Windows 3.0 and is largely unchanged since Windows 95!' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Alt-Tab Thingy for Windows, Mac and Linux. The best Alt-Tab Thingy alternative is Compiz, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Alt-Tab Thingy are Witch, VistaSwitcher, SpaceLauncher and Hyperswitch.

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  1. Compiz icon
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    Compiz is a compositing manager adding fancy effects to your windows, from drop shadows to awesome desktop effects like the Desktop Cube or the Expo view.

    32 Compiz alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
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    Compiz is a compositing manager, not an alt-tab replacement

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    • Compiz is the most popular Linux alternative to Alt-Tab Thingy.

    • Compiz is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Alt-Tab Thingy.

    • Compiz is Free and Open SourceAlt-Tab Thingy is Free and Proprietary
    • Compiz is Privacy focused and LightweightAlt-Tab Thingy is not according to our users
  2. Witch icon
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    Witch lets you access all of your windows by pressing a shortcut and choosing from a clearly arranged list of window titles.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • Witch is the most popular Mac alternative to Alt-Tab Thingy.

    • Witch is the most popular commercial alternative to Alt-Tab Thingy.

    • Witch is Paid and ProprietaryAlt-Tab Thingy is Free and Proprietary
    • Witch is CustomizableAlt-Tab Thingy is not according to our users
  3. VistaSwitcher icon
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    VistaSwitcher is an elegant and powerful task management utility for Windows OS. Once installed, it replaces the default Windows Alt-Tab dialog with a nice box that shows a list of all running tasks, with their names and preview snapshots, and enables the user to take actions on...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • VistaSwitcher is the most popular Windows alternative to Alt-Tab Thingy.

    • VistaSwitcher is Free and ProprietaryAlt-Tab Thingy is also Free and Proprietary
  4. SpaceLauncher icon
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    With SpaceLauncher for macOS, you can launch or switch to an app by pressing a pre-defined key while holding down spacebar.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. Hyperswitch icon
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    HyperSwitch provides a compelling alternative to HyperDock for keyboard junkies.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Alt-Tab Terminator is a powerful task management utility for Windows. It replaces the Alt-Tab with a box that shows a list of all tasks, their names and preview snapshots, and enables to take actions on them. It is the successor to VistaSwitcher.

    11 Alt-Tab Terminator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. ThumbWin icon
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    ThumbWin can minimize the window on your desktop as thumbnails.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Alternative application for Windows' native task switcher (Alt + Tab).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Topdesk icon
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    TopDesk radically reduces the time you spend switching between tasks by giving you the ability to quickly find the window you want from a thumbnail view.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Winflip icon
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    WinFlip emulates Windows Vistas "Flip 3D" effect for Windows XP. Using the hotkey of your choice, you can find the window youre looking for in a fast, clean 3D interface.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. TaskSwitchXP icon
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    TaskSwitchXP is an advanced task management utility that picks up where the standard Windows Alt+Tab switcher leaves off. It provides the same functionality, and adds visual styles to the dialog and also enhances it by displaying thumbnail preview of the application that will be...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Command-Tab Plus is a keyboard-centric application and window switcher for Mac, offering a powerful alternative to the built-in macOS switcher. It boosts productivity with features like quick app switching, isolated workspaces (Spaces), hiding inactive apps, and customizable ...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Mac
     
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