GridWM (KDE Plasma) Alternatives

GridWM (KDE Plasma) is described as 'Linux Window Manager Based On Grid System. With Auto / Manual Tiling Mode' and is a Window Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to GridWM (KDE Plasma) for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, BSD, Mac and PortableApps.com. The best alternative is Microsoft PowerToys, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GridWM (KDE Plasma) are i3, AquaSnap, WindowGrid and Openbox.

GridWM (KDE Plasma) alternatives are mainly Window Managers but may also be File Search Utilities or Application Launchers. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of GridWM (KDE Plasma).

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GridWM (KDE Plasma)

Free • Open Source
Window Manager

Linux
KDE

Linux Window Manager Based On Grid System. With Auto / Manual Tiling Mode.

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Microsoft PowerToys
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Free • Open Source
File Search Utility
Window Manager
Application Launcher
Windows
39 alternatives to Microsoft PowerToys
Microsoft PowerToys is a set of utilities for power users to tune and streamline their Windows experience for greater productivity.
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Microsoft PowerToys Features
1. Color PickerMicrosoft PowerToys allows you to select and copy a color property from an image, object, or shape.
2. Batch Rename FilesMicrosoft PowerToys supports renaming of different types of files or data in large batches.
3. LightweightMicrosoft PowerToys consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
4. Windows Explorer ExtensionMicrosoft PowerToys can extend Windows Explorer in various ways, for example add context menu options, etc..
5. Dark ModeMicrosoft PowerToys supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. OCRExtract the text from a screen capture or file and paste it into another document for edits.
Tiling Window Manager
SVG Preview
On top
Snap windows
Snapping
i3
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Linux
BSD
42 alternatives to i3
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.
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i3 Features
1. Lightweighti3 consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Tiling Window Manager
Tiling
Tabbed interface
X server
Built-in bar/panel
Highly costomizable
Mod Keys
AquaSnap
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Freemium • Proprietary
Window Manager
Windows
PortableApps.com
80 alternatives to AquaSnap
Aquasnap is a powerful window manager that helps you arrange and organize multiple applications on your desktop with minimum effort. It allows you to achieve maximum multitasking, especially if you own a high-resolution monitor or a multi-monitor setup.
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AquaSnap Features
1. Support for Multiple MonitorsAquaSnap supports the use of multiple displays.
2. PortableAquaSnap can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Snap windows
Window organizer
Window docking
Shortcut keys
Dock
WindowGrid
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Free • Proprietary
Window Manager
Windows
63 alternatives to WindowGrid
WindowGrid is a modern window management program that allows the user to quickly and easily layout their windows on a dynamic grid.
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WindowGrid Features
1. PortableWindowGrid can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. LightweightWindowGrid consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Support for Multiple MonitorsWindowGrid supports the use of multiple displays.
Window organizer
Snap windows
Visual Organization
Organization
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
Openbox
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Linux
BSD
42 alternatives to Openbox
Openbox is a highly configurable, next generation window manager with extensive standards support.
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Openbox Features
1. LightweightOpenbox consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
KDE
Discontinued
No actively developed anymore. Last commit was in 2015.
awesome
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Linux
BSD
45 alternatives to awesome
awesome is a highly configurable, next generation framework window manager for X. It is very fast, extensible and licensed under the GNU GPLv2 license.
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awesome Features
X server
Tiling
Extensible window manager
Divvy
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Paid • Proprietary
Window Manager
Mac
Windows
82 alternatives to Divvy
Divvy is an entirely new way of managing your workspace. It allows you to quickly and efficiently "divvy up" your screen into exact portions.
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Divvy Features
1. Support for Multiple MonitorsDivvy supports the use of multiple displays.
Window organizer
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.
Sway
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Linux
42 alternatives to Sway
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.
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Sway Features
1. Support for Multiple MonitorsSway supports the use of multiple displays.
Wayland Support
Tiling Window Manager
Tiling Layouts
Tiling
dwm
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Linux
BSD
34 alternatives to dwm
dwm is a dynamic window manager for X. It manages windows in tiled, monocle and floating layouts. All of the layouts can be applied dynamically, optimising the environment for the application in use and the task performed.
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dwm Features
1. Lightweightdwm consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
X server
altdrag
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Windows
80 alternatives to altdrag
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.
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altdrag Features
1. Portablealtdrag can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Window Resizing
Snap windows
Discontinued
The last version (1.1) is from 2015.

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