LaunchPalette AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Window Managers

The best Window Manager alternative to LaunchPalette is TabTab, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to LaunchPalette and seven of them are Window Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Window Manager alternatives to LaunchPalette are SMBAct, Contexts, Switch Center and Command-Tab Plus.

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

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LaunchPalette alternatives page was last updated Jan 25, 2025
  1. TabTab icon
     5 likes

    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.

    17 TabTab alternatives
    TabTab screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    TabTab Features

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2. Mozilla Firefox icon  Firefox integration
    3.  Tab search
    4. Finder icon  Apple Finder Integration
    5. Figma icon  Figma Integration
    6.  Support for Hotkeys
    7. Notion icon  Notion Integration
    8. Microsoft Visual Studio icon  Visual Studio integration
    9. Safari icon  Safari Integration
    TabTab iconLaunchPalette Icon

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  2. SMBAct icon
     3 likes

    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.

    78 SMBAct alternatives
    SMBAct screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    SMBAct Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Desktop Application
    3.  Window Switching
    SMBAct iconLaunchPalette Icon

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

    • SMBAct is Paid and ProprietaryLaunchPalette is also Paid and Proprietary
  3. Contexts icon
     10 likes

    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.

    22 Contexts alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    Discontinued

    The latest version (3.9.0) is from August 2022.

    Contexts iconLaunchPalette Icon

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  4. Switch Center icon
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    Next-gen OSX Control.

    7 Switch Center alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Switch Center iconLaunchPalette Icon

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  5. Command-Tab Plus icon
     4 likes

    Command-Tab Plus Is a Powerful and Customizable macOS App’s and Windows SwitcherCommand-Tab Plus is designed to help you switch between apps and windows in a faster and more convenient way. A great alternative for Mac App’s switcher.

    27 Command-Tab Plus alternatives
    Command-Tab Plus screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Command-Tab Plus iconLaunchPalette Icon

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  6. WindowSwitcher for macOS icon
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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.

    26 WindowSwitcher for macOS alternatives
    Fast Switching

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    WindowSwitcher for macOS Features

    1.  Window organizer
    WindowSwitcher for macOS iconLaunchPalette Icon

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  7. Mission Control Plus icon
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    The fastest way to manage your Mac's windows in Mission Control, with keyboard navigation, shortcuts and more

    7 Mission Control Plus alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Mission Control Plus Features

    1.  Keyboard Shortcuts
    Mission Control Plus iconLaunchPalette Icon

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