ActiveDock 2 Alternatives

Apps similar to ActiveDock 2 include Rectangle, which is open source with a free version. Other options are RocketDock, ObjectDock, Compiz and DockProfiles. Window Managers like ActiveDock 2 are a crowded field, with more than 100 alternatives for Mac, Windows and Linux.

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    Handle windows, from the comfort of your home row.

    Using AppGrid is dead simple. Just use the global hot keys to move and resize your windows. The windows will automatically fit themselves to a simple but flexible grid.

    The default global hot keys are designed to be comfortable.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  2. Keypad Layout is an easy to use, open source window layout manager for Mac that lets you control windows using using Ctrl + Numeric Keypad combinations.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
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    macOS tiling window manager.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
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  4. Slicer icon
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    Slicer is an invaluable window management app for OS X.

    Watch a demo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u7nvEWjZuk

    Slicer lets you... ... Slice any window to 2/3, 1/3, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8th screen, etc ... Work beautifully on dual-monitor setups ... Mix and match applications in.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  5. OmniWM icon
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    OmniWM is a free, open-source, Developer ID-signed and Apple-notarized tiling window manager for Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 26 or later. It combines Niri-style orientation-aware scrolling containers and Hyprland-style Dwindle BSP layouts, selectable per workspace, with...

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    • Mac
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  6. boringBar icon
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    The macOS Dock is built around apps, not windows. Multiple displays and desktops make it hard to track what's open where. boringBar keeps windows organized by desktop, with instant previews, one-click desktop switching, and pinned apps within reach.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. Kröhnkite is mainly inspired by dwm from suckless folks, and aims to provide rock solid stability while fully integrating into KWin.

    50 Kröhnkite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
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  8. Splitview icon
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    SplitView enables dual monitor usage with Remote Desktop and widescreen monitors.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. Djobar icon
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    Djobar restores the customizable desktop toolbar that Windows 11 removed : Drag any app, file, folder or web link onto a lightweight always-visible bar - your shortcuts always one click away. Free, portable, signed, 48 languages, no telemetry.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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