DockDoor AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Window Managers

The best Window Manager alternative to DockDoor is Spatial Dock. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try TabTab or Switch Center. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to DockDoor and 14 are Window Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Window Manager alternatives to DockDoor are Contexts, LaunchPalette, SMBAct and ActiveDock 2.

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  1. 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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  2. TabTab icon
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    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 (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  3. Contexts icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. SMBAct icon
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    SMBAct is the all-in-one cross-platform solution that allows you to keep your windows and applications well-organized and significantly simplify the process of interaction with them.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • SMBAct is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to DockDoor.

    • SMBAct is Paid and ProprietaryDockDoor is Free and Open Source
  6. ActiveDock 2 icon
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    ActiveDock 2 is a customizable alternative to the standard macOS Dock, offering advanced features for app launching, window management, appearance customization, and more. It fully replaces the classic Apple Dock and Launchpad while preserving their familiar look and behavior...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. Wins icon
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    Wins is a Windows Manager, which brings system-level arrange window features to Mac.

    56 Wins alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    DockView is a macOS utility that shows live previews (thumbnails) of an application’s open windows when you hover over its icon in the Dock. You can quickly switch, minimize, or close windows directly from that preview panel — all without altering the system Dock itself.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Command-Tab Plus is a keyboard-centric application and window switcher for Mac, offering a powerful alternative to the built-in macOS switcher. It boosts productivity with features like quick app switching, isolated workspaces (Spaces), hiding inactive apps, and customizable ...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. WinsPilot icon
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    Windows management and app switching for macOS in the menu bar.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    When Mac several applications are running, with many windows open, it is difficult to manage the chaos and to work productively. Manually switching between windows and placing them on the screen wastes a lot of time.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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