DoublePane AlternativesWindow Managers and other similar apps like DoublePane

DoublePane is described as 'Have you ever wasted time repositioning application windows so you can see two windows simultaneously? DoublePane effortlessly repositions application windows to maximize your screen space for easy side-by-side viewing' and is a Window Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to DoublePane for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and PortableApps.com apps. The best DoublePane alternative is Rectangle, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like DoublePane are BetterTouchTool, AquaSnap, Divvy and altdrag.

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Have you ever wasted time repositioning application windows so you can see two windows simultaneously? DoublePane effortlessly repositions application windows to maximize your screen space for easy side-by-side viewing.

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DoublePane alternatives page was last updated Jun 17, 2021
  1. Rectangle icon
     93 likes

    Move and resize windows on macOS with keyboard shortcuts. Rectangle is a window management app based on Spectacle Wndow Manager, written in Swift (Programming Languages).

    70 Rectangle alternatives
    Rectangle screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Window Resizing
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Usability
    4.  Window move resize
    5.  Snap windows
    6.  Low memory usage
    7.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    8.  No registration required
    Rectangle iconDoublePane Icon

    Rectangle VS DoublePane

    Is Rectangle a good alternative to DoublePane?
     
    • Rectangle is the most popular Mac alternative to DoublePane.

    • Rectangle is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to DoublePane.

    • Rectangle is Freemium and Open SourceDoublePane is Paid and Proprietary
    • Rectangle is Lightweight and Privacy focusedDoublePane is not according to our users
  2. BetterTouchTool icon
     104 likes

    BetterTouchTool is a great, feature packed app that allows you to configure many gestures for your Magic Mouse (1 & 2), Macbook Trackpad and Magic Trackpad (1 & 2) and also Mouse Gestures for normal mice.

    73 BetterTouchTool alternatives
    BetterTouchTool screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    BetterTouchTool Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Touch Bar Manager
    3.  Snap windows
    4.  Graphical User Interface
    5.  MultiTouch
    BetterTouchTool iconDoublePane Icon

    BetterTouchTool VS DoublePane

    Is BetterTouchTool a good alternative to DoublePane?
     
    • BetterTouchTool is the most popular commercial alternative to DoublePane.

    • BetterTouchTool is Paid and ProprietaryDoublePane is also Paid and Proprietary
  3. AquaSnap icon
     90 likes

    Optimize your desktop environment with this management tool offering window docking, snapping, multi-monitor support, and keyboard shortcuts for enhanced productivity.

    85 AquaSnap alternatives
    Dock window to sides or corners

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    AquaSnap Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Portable
    3.  Snap windows
    4.  Window organizer
    5.  Window docking
    6.  Shortcut keys
    7.  Dock
    AquaSnap iconDoublePane Icon

    AquaSnap VS DoublePane

    Is AquaSnap a good alternative to DoublePane?
     
    • AquaSnap is the most popular Windows alternative to DoublePane.

    • AquaSnap is Freemium and ProprietaryDoublePane is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Divvy icon
     64 likes

    Divvy is an entirely new way of managing your workspace. It allows you to quickly and efficiently "divvy up" your screen into exact portions.

    88 Divvy alternatives
    Divvy screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Divvy Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Window organizer
    3.  Snap windows
    Discontinued

    The project seems no longer developed. Last version, 1.5.2, released in August 2019, can be still downloaded and bought from the official website and from the Appstore.

    Divvy iconDoublePane Icon

    Divvy VS DoublePane

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  5. altdrag icon
     38 likes

    AltDrag allows you to move and resize windows much easier. When you have it running you can simply hold down the Alt key and then use your mouse to drag any window, and it doesn't matter where in the window you click.

    83 altdrag alternatives
    altdrag screenshot 1
    altdrag screenshot 2

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    altdrag Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Window Resizing
    3.  Snap windows
    Discontinued

    The last version (1.1) is from 2015.

    altdrag iconDoublePane Icon

    altdrag VS DoublePane

    Is altdrag a good alternative to DoublePane?
     
  6. Moom icon
     24 likes

    Moom makes window management as easy as clicking a mouse button—or using a keyboard shortcut, if you're one of those types of people.

    74 Moom alternatives
    Pop-up positioning

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Moom Features

    1.  Visual Organization
    2.  Snapping
    3.  Snap windows
    Moom iconDoublePane Icon

    Moom VS DoublePane

    Is Moom a good alternative to DoublePane?
     
  7. Preme for Windows icon
     48 likes

    Preme is a free software for Windows which lets you add cool desktop features and enhances the desktop functionality.

    61 Preme for Windows alternatives
    quick window

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Preme for Windows Features

    1.  Touch Bar Manager
    2.  Touchbar integration
    Preme for Windows iconDoublePane Icon

    Preme for Windows VS DoublePane

    Is Preme for Windows a good alternative to DoublePane?
     
  8. Swish icon
     11 likes

    The missing gesture layer for macOS.

    62 Swish alternatives
    Swish for macOS

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Support for Gestures
    4.  Touch Gestures
    Swish iconDoublePane Icon

    Swish VS DoublePane

    Is Swish a good alternative to DoublePane?
     
  9. Shiftit icon
     67 likes

    ShiftIt is an application for OSX that allows you to quickly manipulate window position and size using keyboard shortcuts. It intends to become a full featured window organizer for OSX. It is a complete rewrite of the original ShiftIt by Aravindkumar Rajendiran which is not...

    72 Shiftit alternatives
    Shiftit screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Shiftit Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Window move resize
    3.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    4.  Window organizer
    Discontinued

    This project is looking for a new maintainer. Until that transition is completed, there will likely not be further development on this project.from https://github.com/fikovnik/ShiftIt/blob/master/README.md

    Shiftit iconDoublePane Icon

    Shiftit VS DoublePane

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  10. DeskScope icon
     2 likes

    DeskScope is an easy-to-use window manager with the Desk View™, an interactive view of the desktop. DeskScope creates mini-windows on the Desk View to represent desktop applications and Windows 11 apps.

    76 DeskScope alternatives
    DeskScope screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    DeskScope iconDoublePane Icon

    DeskScope VS DoublePane

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  11. BetterSnapTool icon
     25 likes

    BetterSnapTool is a utility that mimics Windows 7 Aero snap, allowing you to easily manage your window positions and sizes by either dragging them to one of your screens corners or to the top, left or right side of your screen.

    53 BetterSnapTool alternatives
    BetterSnapTool screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    BetterSnapTool Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Snap windows
    BetterSnapTool iconDoublePane Icon

    BetterSnapTool VS DoublePane

    Is BetterSnapTool a good alternative to DoublePane?
     
  12. HyperDock icon
     27 likes

    HyperDock adds Windows 7 like features and more to Mac OS X.

    Select individual application windows & tabs just by moving the mouse on a dock item, use mouse clicks to quickly open new windows and many more."

    Window Previews Ever wondered how to activate a single wind.

    66 HyperDock alternatives
    Window preview

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    HyperDock Features

    1.  Dock
    Discontinued

    The last version (1.7) is from January 2017, but it's still available to download.

    HyperDock iconDoublePane Icon

    HyperDock VS DoublePane

    Is HyperDock a good alternative to DoublePane?
     
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