GlazeWM AlternativesWindow Managers and other similar apps like GlazeWM

GlazeWM is described as 'A tiling window manager for Windows inspired by i3 and Polybar' and is a Window Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to GlazeWM for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, BSD, KDE Plasma and PortableApps.com apps. The best GlazeWM alternative is i3, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GlazeWM are AquaSnap, GridMove, Actual Window Manager and snApp.

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A tiling window manager for Windows inspired by i3 and Polybar.

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GlazeWM alternatives page was last updated May 21, 2025
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  1. i3 icon

    i3

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    i3 is a dynamic tiling window manager with clean, readable and documented code, featuring extended Xinerama support, usage of libxcb instead of xlib and several improvements over wmii.

    72 i3 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    i3 with VIM, git, MPlayer, i3bar

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Tiling Window Manager
    2.  Tiling
    3.  X server
    4.  Built-in bar/panel
    5.  Mod Keys
    6.  Tabbed interface

    i3 VS GlazeWM

     

    • i3 is the most popular Linux alternative to GlazeWM.

    • i3 is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to GlazeWM.

    • i3 is Free and Open SourceGlazeWM is also Free and Open Source
    • i3 is LightweightGlazeWM is not according to our users
  2. 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 GlazeWM

     

    • AquaSnap is the most popular Windows alternative to GlazeWM.

    • AquaSnap is Freemium and ProprietaryGlazeWM is Free and Open Source
  4. 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 GlazeWM

     
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  6. Actual Window Manager icon

    Actual Window Manager

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    Total Windows® Facelift!.

    37 Actual Window Manager alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Tabbed Explorer feature adds tabs to vanilla system Windows Explorer (also known as File Explorer since Windows 10).

    Actual Window Manager Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Extensible window manager
    3.  Snap windows
    4.  Window docking

    Actual Window Manager VS GlazeWM

     

    • Actual Window Manager is the most popular commercial alternative to GlazeWM.

    • Actual Window Manager is Paid and ProprietaryGlazeWM is Free and Open Source
  7. snApp icon

    snApp

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    snApp is a powerful window management utility, built for the Mac. At its core, it is powered by the award-winning Siri Shortcut, Snap. 

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    snApp screenshot 1

    snApp Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Sits in the MenuBar

    snApp VS GlazeWM

     

    • snApp is the most popular Mac alternative to GlazeWM.

    • snApp is Free and Open SourceGlazeWM is also Free and Open Source
  8. Bismuth icon

    Bismuth

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    KDE Plasma add-on, that tiles your windows automatically and lets you manage them via keyboard, similarly to i3, Sway or dwm.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    Bismuth screenshot 1

    Bismuth Features

    1.  Kde support
    2.  KDE Widget
    3.  Tiling
    4.  Tiling Layouts
    5. KDE Plasma icon  KDE Plasma integration
    6.  Tiling Window Manager

    Bismuth VS GlazeWM

     
  10. Komorebi Window Manager icon

    Komorebi Window Manager

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    komorebi is a tiling window manager that works as an extension to Microsoft's Desktop Window Manager in Windows 10 and above.

    75 Komorebi Window Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Komorebi Window Manager screenshot 1

    Komorebi Window Manager Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Tiling Window Manager

    Komorebi Window Manager VS GlazeWM

     

  11. bug.n

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    bug.n is a tiling window manager add-on for Microsoft Windows. It is written in the scripting language AutoHotkey.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Tiling
    3.  Workspaces
    4.  Feed Reader

    bug.n VS GlazeWM

     
  12. Whim icon

    Whim

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    Whim is a hackable, pluggable and scriptable dynamic window manager for Windows 10 and 11, built using WinUI 3, .NET, and C# scripting.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Whim screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Dark Mode

    Whim VS GlazeWM

     
  13. Jwno icon

    Jwno

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    A tiling window manager for Windows 10/11, built with Janet and ??. This repo is a one-way mirror. The actual development happens in a separate Fossil repo.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Jwno screenshot 1

    Jwno Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Portable
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Tiling

    Jwno VS GlazeWM

     
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