Contexts Alternatives
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 an app in the OS & Utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Contexts for Mac, Windows and Linux. The best alternative is Compiz, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Contexts are Witch (Paid), VistaSwitcher (Free), Hyperswitch (Free) and Command-Tab Plus (Paid).
- 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. View 26 alternatives to Compiz
- Free • Open Source
- Linux
- Witch lets you access all of your windows by pressing a shortcut and choosing from a clearly arranged list of window titles. View 21 alternatives to Witch
- Paid • Proprietary
- Mac
- VistaSwitcher is an elegant and powerful task management utility for Windows OS. View 27 alternatives to VistaSwitcher
Discontinued
The program is no longer updated. Last version, 1.1.5, released in May 2012, can be still downloaded from the official website.
- Free • Proprietary
- Windows
- HyperSwitch provides a compelling alternative to HyperDock for keyboard junkies. What's New Version 0.2. View 19 alternatives to Hyperswitch
- Free • Proprietary
- Mac
- Command-Tab Plus is designed to let you switch between apps and windows in a faster and more convenient way. View 21 alternatives to Command-Tab Plus
- Paid • Proprietary
- Mac
- Mission Control, formerly Exposé, is a feature of the OS X operating system. View 26 alternatives to Mission Control
- Manico is a fast application switcher for Mac that lets you access apps by simply holding the Option key and pressing the target number. View 18 alternatives to Manico
- Freemium • Proprietary
- Mac
- With SpaceLauncher for macOS, you can launch or switch to an app by pressing a pre-defined key while holding down spacebar. View 18 alternatives to SpaceLauncher
- Free • Proprietary
- Mac
- Alternative application for Windows' native task switcher (Alt + Tab). View 12 alternatives to AltTabAlternative
- SwitchBlade allows for quick window switching using a configurable hotkey and an intuitive search interface. View 25 alternatives to SwitchBlade
- Paid • Proprietary
- Windows