FreeSnap AlternativesWindow Managers and other similar apps like FreeSnap

FreeSnap is described as 'Ever try to size a window so it just touches the edge of the screen? It’s tedious (at least for me). FreeSnap allows you to instantly resize any window edge to the corresponding screen edge. Want that window to touch the right edge of the screen?' and is a Window Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to FreeSnap for Windows, PortableApps.com, Linux, File Explorer and X11. The best FreeSnap alternative is AquaSnap, which is free. Other great apps like FreeSnap are WindowGrid, Sizer, RBTray and altdrag.

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Ever try to size a window so it just touches the edge of the screen? It’s tedious (at least for me). FreeSnap allows you...

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FreeSnap alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 2022
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  1. AquaSnap icon

    AquaSnap

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

    88 AquaSnap alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Dock window to sides or corners

    AquaSnap Features

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

    AquaSnap VS FreeSnap

     

    • AquaSnap is the most popular Windows alternative to FreeSnap.

    • AquaSnap is the most popular free alternative to FreeSnap.

    • AquaSnap is Freemium and ProprietaryFreeSnap is Free and Proprietary
  2. WindowGrid icon

    WindowGrid

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    WindowGrid is a modern window management program that allows the user to quickly and easily layout their windows on a dynamic grid.

    68 WindowGrid alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    WindowGrid screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    No updates since 2016, bug reports on maintainers' BitBucket page go unresponded to. https://bitbucket.org/joshua_wilding/windowgrid-binaries/issues?status=new&status=open

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Window organizer
    2.  Snap windows
    3.  Portable
    4.  Visual Organization
    5.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    6.  Organization

    WindowGrid VS FreeSnap

     
  4. Sizer icon

    Sizer

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    Sizer is a freeware utility that allows you to resize any window to an exact, predefined size. This is extremely useful when designing web pages, as it allows you to see how the page will look when viewed at a smaller size.

    24 Sizer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Configuration window - Menu

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Window Resizing

    Sizer VS FreeSnap

     
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    AquaSnap

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

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    RBTray

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    Allows almost any program to be minimized to the system tray by right clicking its minimize button.

    45 RBTray alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    RBTray screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last update is from 2015 but the project has been forked: RBTray Fork icon RBTray Fork

    RBTray Features

    1.  Portable

    RBTray VS FreeSnap

     

    • RBTray is the most popular Open Source alternative to FreeSnap.

    • RBTray is Free and Open SourceFreeSnap is Free and Proprietary
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    altdrag

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    altdrag screenshot 1
    altdrag screenshot 2
    Discontinued

    The last version (1.1) is from 2015.

    altdrag Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Window Resizing
    3.  Snap windows

    altdrag VS FreeSnap

     
  8. GridMove icon

    GridMove

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    GridMove - A window management tool that can quickly arrange your windows into desktop grids.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BR flagBrazil

    Platforms

    • Windows
    GridMove screenshot 1

    GridMove Features

    1.  Window organizer

    GridMove VS FreeSnap

     
  10. allSnap icon

    allSnap

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    allSnap is a small system tray app that makes all top level windows automatically align like they do in programs such as Winamp or Photoshop.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    allSnap screenshot 1
    allSnap screenshot 2
    allSnap screenshot 3
    Discontinued

    Was discontinued at the release of Windows 7 (2009).

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Portable
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Sits in the System Tray
    6.  Snap windows

    allSnap VS FreeSnap

     
  11. KDE Mover-Sizer icon

    KDE Mover-Sizer

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    KDE Mover-Sizer is a lightweight program enabling KDE-style alt-click moving and resizing for Windows XP, 7, 2000, 2003, Windows Server, and Vista.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    KDE Mover-Sizer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Snap windows

    KDE Mover-Sizer VS FreeSnap

     
  12. DeskScope icon

    DeskScope

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    DeskScope screenshot 1

    DeskScope VS FreeSnap

     
  13. Window Manager icon

    Window Manager

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    Control windows using hotkeys.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Window Manager VS FreeSnap

     
  14. DM2 icon

    DM2

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    DM2 provides several Windows enhancements that may help in every-day work. One of the nicest and most popular features of DM2 is minimizing windows to floating icons® (unique feature!) freeing both task bar and tray bar space.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Enhanced system menu
    Discontinued

    Last version is from 2007

    DM2 Features

    1.  Portable

    DM2 VS FreeSnap

     
  15. AutoSizer icon

    AutoSizer

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    AutoSizer automatically resizes programs for you, keeping them at a specific size or keeping them maximized. One popular use is to keep Internet Explorer maximized when you go on the web. It works with most software programs, and supports maximizing to specific monitors on...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window
    Discontinued

    Last updated: "AutoSizer 1.71 (December 3rd, 2008)". See release date: http://www.softpedia.com/hubs/Window-Maximizer/

    AutoSizer VS FreeSnap

     
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