Command-Tab Plus 2 Alternatives

Apps similar to Command-Tab Plus 2 include BetterCmdTab, which is free and open source. Other options are Compiz, AltTab, Macscope and Spatial Dock. There's no shortage of Window Managers like Command-Tab Plus 2, with more than 25 alternatives for Mac, Windows and Linux.

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  1. 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
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  2. 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!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. HyperKeys icon
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    Unleash the power of your keyboard by letting you bind ANY action to a shortcut. It's open-source and fully extendable. You can code you own actions or use one from the community !

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. Manico icon
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    Manico is a fast application switcher for Mac that lets you access apps by simply holding the Option key and pressing the target number.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  5. FlowShelf icon
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    FlowShelf a free Mac app that turns your notch into a Dynamic Island and gives everything you copy, drop, or screenshot a temporary home.

    175 FlowShelf alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
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  6. Scopo icon
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    Scopo replaces Cmd+Tab with a window switcher scoped to your current macOS Space. One Space = one project. You see only the windows that belong there.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. Tabber icon
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    Activate wanted windows and apps with Tabber Window Switcher which is a Command+Tab alternative to switch windows. See contents of windows Real-Time when switching windows. Switch Apps and Windows with a shortcut or set a custom shortcut to switch windows or to switch apps.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  8. Thor icon
     1 like

    Switch the right application ASAP.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  9. Dashpane icon
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    DashPane is a lightning-fast app switcher for macOS. Press a shortcut, type a few letters, and instantly jump to any app.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. GroupCtrl icon
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    GroupCtrl is a simple app switcher that lets you share hotkeys across related apps. For macOS, Windows version is in the works.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. TypeJump icon
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    Keyboard- and voice-driven launcher for macOS: jump to any app, file, folder, or browser tab with a dedicated hotkey or a spoken word.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12. Easily switch between windows of the same app with Alt+` (Backtick), also switch between apps with Alt+Tab.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
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