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.
SmartTab Alternatives
SmartTab is described as 'The better Alt-Tab (a Windows Alt-Tab Dialog replacement)' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to SmartTab for Windows, Mac and Linux. The best SmartTab alternative is Compiz, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SmartTab are Switcheroo, Witch, VistaSwitcher and SpaceLauncher.
Alternatives list
32 Compiz alternatives
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Windows
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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.
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
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
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
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.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- 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 ...
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16 Winflip alternativesWinFlip 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
19 Alt-Tab Thingy alternativesIf 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!
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Windows
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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