Contexts AlternativesWindow Managers and other similar apps like Contexts

Contexts is described as 'Switch between application windows effortlessly – with a click, a quick gesture, keyboard shortcuts or search; no matter how many of them you have open; even on multiple spaces & multiple displays' and is a Window Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Contexts for Mac, Windows and Linux. The best Contexts alternative is Compiz, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Contexts are AltTab, Macscope, Spatial Dock and DockDoor.

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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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  2. Macscope icon
     4 likes

    The intelligent window switcher that transforms how you navigate macOS. Built for developers, designers, and anyone who values efficiency.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  3. Spatial Dock icon
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    SpatialDock redefine how you switch between applications on macOS by introducing spatial consistency to your workflow.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. DockDoor icon
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    Enables seamless window management on macOS with dock peeking by hovering over icons, intuitive alt-tab navigation using Ctrl+Tab, native integration, open-source code, modern SwiftUI interface, straightforward usage, and developer-friendly enhancements.

    30 DockDoor alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. TabTab icon
     7 likes

    TabTab is a native macOS app that will seriously elevate your window and tab management. Switch seamlessly between windows, navigate to individual tabs in apps like Chrome, VSCode, and Figma, and quickly search for any window or tab with ease.

    24 TabTab alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. Quick Tab icon
     2 likes

    How many times a day do you find yourself pressing Command+Tab and then endlessly clicking Tab until you locate the desired application?

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. Applight icon
     3 likes

    The context-aware app switcher.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. LaunchPalette icon
     2 likes

    Elevate macOS multitasking with bespoke hotkeys to switch between apps and focus on windows, all in a sleek user interface.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. Witch icon
     13 likes

    Witch lets you access all of your windows by pressing a shortcut and choosing from a clearly arranged list of window titles.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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