MaxTo Alternatives

MaxTo is described as 'Small Windows program that divides your monitors into regions. When you maximize a window, it will no longer fit the entire screen, but only the region it was maximized into. Your windows are neatly organized into the grid you have defined when they are maximized' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to MaxTo for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, PortableApps.com and File Explorer apps. The best MaxTo alternative is Microsoft PowerToys, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MaxTo are AquaSnap, Divvy, WindowGrid and Preme for Windows.

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  1. Microsoft PowerToys icon

    Microsoft PowerToys

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    Open-source utilities for Windows include FancyZones for window management, PowerRename for bulk renaming, and Keyboard Manager for custom shortcuts. Ad-free, supports multi-monitor setups, no registration needed, lightweight resource usage, and works offline.

    64 Microsoft PowerToys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Microsoft PowerToys is the most popular Windows alternative to MaxTo.

    • Microsoft PowerToys is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to MaxTo.

    • Microsoft PowerToys is Free and Open SourceMaxTo is Paid and Proprietary
    • Microsoft PowerToys is LightweightMaxTo 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.

    92 AquaSnap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    Really great tool. Free for personal use unlike MaxTo

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    • Most users think AquaSnap is a great MaxTo alternative.

    • AquaSnap is Freemium and ProprietaryMaxTo is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Divvy icon

    Divvy

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

    91 Divvy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Most users think Divvy is a great MaxTo alternative.

    • Divvy is the most popular Mac alternative to MaxTo.

    • Divvy is the most popular commercial alternative to MaxTo.

    • Divvy is Paid and ProprietaryMaxTo is also Paid and Proprietary
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  6. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. Preme for Windows icon

    Preme for Windows

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    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.

    78 DeskScope alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. ActiveDock 2 icon

    ActiveDock 2

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    ActiveDock 2 is a customizable alternative to the standard macOS Dock, offering advanced features for app launching, window management, appearance customization, and more. It fully replaces the classic Apple Dock and Launchpad while preserving their familiar look and behavior...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. Window Manager icon

    Window Manager

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    Control windows using hotkeys.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. 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...

    27 AutoSizer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  13. QuickTile icon

    QuickTile

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    A lightweight utility for allowing you to quickly snap windows to a tiling grid under your existing Linux window manager. Can be triggered via keyboard shortcuts, the command line, or D-Bus calls.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • X11
     

    • QuickTile is the most popular Linux alternative to MaxTo.

    • QuickTile is Free and Open SourceMaxTo is Paid and Proprietary
  14. Multi Dock icon

    Multi Dock

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    MultiDock is a simple application that allows you to organize frequently used applications, documents and folders using small panels (Dock’s).

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  15. Chameleon Window Manager icon

    Chameleon Window Manager

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    Chameleon Window Manager will allow you to control the windows of your programs using customizable buttons added to the title bars of the windows (Always on Top, Minimize to Tray, Minimize to Caption, Specify Transparency, Position window at left/right of screen).

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
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