Defi AlternativesWindow Managers and other similar apps like Defi

Apps similar to Defi include Hyprland, which is free and open source. Other options are Rectangle, niri, Loop - Window Management and Sway. You can choose from more than 10 Window Managers like Defi for Mac and Linux.

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  1. Hyprland icon
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    An independent tiling Wayland compositor written in C++. Noteworthy features of Hyprland include dynamic tiling, tabbed windows, a clean and readable C++ code-base, and a custom renderer that provides window animations, rounded corners, and Dual-Kawase Blur on transparent windows.

    59 Hyprland alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    • Debian
    • Ubuntu
    • Arch Linux
    • openSUSE
    • Fedora
    • Wayland
    • Gentoo
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  2. niri icon
     19 likes

    Windows are arranged in columns on an infinite strip going to the right. Opening a new window never causes existing windows to resize.

    90 niri alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wayland
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  3. Loop is a macOS app that simplifies window management for you! You can effortlessly choose your window direction using a radial menu triggered by a simple key press, and customize it according to your preferences with personalized colors and settings.

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    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  4. Sway icon
     24 likes

    Sway is a Tiling Wayland Compositor and a drop-in replacement for the i3 window manager for X11. It works with your existing i3 configuration and supports most of i3's features, plus a few extras.

    61 Sway alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  5. SnapZones icon
     9 likes

    Organize windows with ease using SnapZones. Enjoy magnetic snapping, predefined and custom layouts, multiple display configuration, and seamless transitioning between workspaces. SnapZones auto-starts at login, ensuring streamlined productivity for macOS users in any environment.

    76 SnapZones alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  6.  5 likes

    Rift is a tiling window manager for macOS that focuses on performance and usability.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. domicile icon
     1 like

    You're already running two compositors. Why not make it one? Your desktop lays out websites, native windows are DOM elements, and Chromium is the compositor. May God have mercy on our souls.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wayland
    • Chromium
    • Nix Package Manager
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  8. RediWM icon
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    RediWM is a single process wlroots compositor that draws its whole shell itself: taskbar, start menu, settings, lock and login screens, notifications and OSDs, all in one process, benchmarked against labwc to stay as lean (< 200mb idle ram usage, <1% CPU usage).

    Cost / License

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    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wayland
    • Nix Package Manager
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  9. 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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    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Mac
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