Actual Window Manager AlternativesWindow Managers and other similar apps like Actual Window Manager

Actual Window Manager is described as 'Total Windows® Facelift!' and is a Window Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Actual Window Manager for Windows, File Explorer, PortableApps.com, Linux and KDE Plasma. The best Actual Window Manager alternative is QTTabBar, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Actual Window Manager are DisplayFusion, Clover, AquaSnap and SmartSystemMenu.

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Actual Window Manager alternatives page was last updated Jul 3, 2024
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  1. QTTabBar icon
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    QTTabBar is an extension for Windows Explorer that brings tabbed browsing to Microsoft's file browser. It comes with a number of nifty features including a favorites function for launching folders and applications, groupings of folders that can be opened together, tooltip...

    35 QTTabBar alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer

    QTTabBar Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    2.  Tabbed browsing
    3.  File preview
    4.  Subfolder menu
    5.  Extensive customisability
    6.  Works Offline

    QTTabBar VS Actual Window Manager

     
    • QTTabBar is the most popular Windows alternative to Actual Window Manager.

    • QTTabBar is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Actual Window Manager.

    • QTTabBar is Free and Open SourceActual Window Manager is Paid and Proprietary
  2. DisplayFusion icon
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    Enables multi-monitor taskbars with advanced wallpaper management, scripted macros, remote access, screen savers, and desktop profile features; offers window snapping, customizable hotkeys, logon backgrounds, and multi-language support for home or business use.

    47 DisplayFusion alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Triggers
    3.  Snap windows
    4.  Window organizer
    5.  Support for scripting
    6.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    7.  Support for Remote Control
    8.  Split windows
    9.  Multiple languages

    DisplayFusion VS Actual Window Manager

     
  3. Clover icon
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    Wings for your Windows Explorer!

    Clover is an extension of the Windows Explorer, to add multi-tab functionality similar to Google Chrome browser. After Clover is installed, you will be able to open multiple folders in tabs within the same window, and you can also be able to add.

    12 Clover alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
    Discontinued

    Last update (Clover Beta 3.5.4) on April 14, 2020: http://en.ejie.me/blog.html

    Bundleware

    Since version 3.1.0, the program contains adwares, as reported on Reddit and VirusTotal. https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/4uqswo/new_version_of_clover_out_310_tabbed_windows/d96tkpy/

    Top Clover Features

    1.  Tabbed interface
    2.  Tabbed browsing
    3.  Multiple Browser Tabs
    4. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    5.  GUI Designer
    6.  Chrome style tabs
    7.  Chrome-like
    8.  IT Asset Management
    9.  Tab Stacking
    10.  Bookmarks
    11.  Windows-explorer

    Clover VS Actual Window Manager

     
    Comments about Clover as an Alternative to Actual Window Manager
    nadinenb
    Positive Oct 30, 2018
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    Clover is the most popular (and likely the first?) app to offer a tabbed browser interface to the Windows file explorer however it is not integrated in the native Windows 10 interface like it is the case with Actual Window Manager. To access tabbed browsing in Windows with Clover, you get a separate windows file explorer interface.

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    • Clover is Free and ProprietaryActual Window Manager is Paid and Proprietary
  4. AquaSnap icon
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    Optimize your desktop environment with this management tool offering window docking, snapping, multi-monitor support, and keyboard shortcuts for enhanced productivity.

    88 AquaSnap alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    AquaSnap Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Portable
    3.  Snap windows
    4.  Window organizer
    5.  Window docking
    6.  Shortcut keys
    7.  Dock

    AquaSnap VS Actual Window Manager

     
  5. SmartSystemMenu icon
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    SmartSystemMenu extends system menu of all windows in the system. It appends next custom items to menu:

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Top SmartSystemMenu Features

    1.  Sits in the System Tray
    2.  On top
    3.  Window Resizing
    4.  Transparency
    5.  Pin the specified window on top of all
    6.  Change Monitor
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Portable
    11.  Prioritize tasks

    SmartSystemMenu VS Actual Window Manager

     
  6. TidyTabs icon
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    Elevate desktop productivity with tabbed functionality across applications. TidyTabs integrates seamlessly with Windows, allowing tab organization, reordering, and renaming. It supports various applications like Explorer and Office, working with AquaSnap for window snapping and tiling.

    14 TidyTabs alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Portable
    3.  Rule-based auto-grouping
    4.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    5.  Window organizer
    6.  Rule based
    7.  Tabbed browsing
    8.  Tab preview
    9.  Tabbed interface

    TidyTabs VS Actual Window Manager

     
  7. WindowSpace icon
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    WindowSpace is a powerful desktop enhancement utility for large monitors, widescreens and multi-monitor systems. Once installed, it allows you to manipulate windows in many new amazing ways – snap windows to the screen edges and other windows, move and resize them with keyboard...

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows

    WindowSpace Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Window docking
    3.  Snap windows

    WindowSpace VS Actual Window Manager

     
    • WindowSpace is the most popular commercial alternative to Actual Window Manager.

    • WindowSpace is Paid and ProprietaryActual Window Manager is also Paid and Proprietary
  8. Snap It! icon
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    Keep Organized with an easier and powerful snapping for windows. Create custom layouts, snap windows using customizable keyboard shortcuts or mouse buttons.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Snap It! Features

    1.  Snap windows
    2.  Window organizer
    3.  Window docking
    4.  Split-screen view

    Snap It! VS Actual Window Manager

     
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    Stack Window Manager With Manual Grid Tiling Layout Extended Desktop Area Left Hand Keyboard + Right Hand Mouse.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Keyboard Shortcuts

    GridWM (Grid Window Manager) VS Actual Window Manager

     
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    A tiling window manager for Windows inspired by i3 and Polybar.

    10 GlazeWM alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free

    GlazeWM VS Actual Window Manager

     
  11. altdrag icon
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    AltDrag allows you to move and resize windows much easier. When you have it running you can simply hold down the Alt key and then use your mouse to drag any window, and it doesn't matter where in the window you click.

    85 altdrag alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    The last version (1.1) is from 2015.

    altdrag Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Window Resizing
    3.  Snap windows

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  12. FancyWM icon
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    FancyWM is a dynamic tiling window manager for Microsoft Windows.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BG flagBulgaria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Window organizer
    2.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    3.  Snap windows
    4.  Window Resizing
    5.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    6.  Tiling Window Manager
    7.  Customize Windows
    8.  Window docking
    9.  Window move resize
    10.  Low CPU usage

    FancyWM VS Actual Window Manager

     
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