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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MaxTo is a 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...

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MaxTo alternatives page was last updated Mar 31, 2023
  1. Microsoft PowerToys icon
     204 likes

    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.

    57 Microsoft PowerToys alternatives
    Microsoft PowerToys screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  File Search
    2.  Key Mapping
    3.  Tiling Window Manager
    4.  Color Picker
    5.  SVG Preview
    6.  Application Launchers
    7. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    8.  Batch Rename Files
    9.  On top
    10.  OCR
    11.  Snap windows
    12.  Works Offline
    Microsoft PowerToys iconMaxTo Icon

    Microsoft PowerToys VS MaxTo

    Is Microsoft PowerToys a good alternative to MaxTo?
     
    • 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
     90 likes

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

    85 AquaSnap alternatives
    Dock window to sides or corners

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    AquaSnap Features

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

    AquaSnap VS MaxTo

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    Comments about AquaSnap as an Alternative to MaxTo
     
    Guest

    Really great tool. Free for personal use unlike MaxTo

    Positive commentJun 13, 2016
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    • Most users think AquaSnap is a great MaxTo alternative.

    • AquaSnap is Freemium and ProprietaryMaxTo is Paid and Proprietary
  3. Divvy icon
     64 likes

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

    88 Divvy alternatives
    Divvy screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Divvy Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Window organizer
    3.  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.

    Divvy iconMaxTo Icon

    Divvy VS MaxTo

    Is Divvy a good alternative to MaxTo?
     
    • 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
  4. WindowGrid icon
     51 likes

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

    66 WindowGrid alternatives
    WindowGrid screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    WindowGrid iconMaxTo Icon

    WindowGrid VS MaxTo

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  5. Preme for Windows icon
     48 likes

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

    61 Preme for Windows alternatives
    quick window

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Preme for Windows Features

    1.  Touch Bar Manager
    2.  Touchbar integration
    Preme for Windows iconMaxTo Icon

    Preme for Windows VS MaxTo

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  6. DeskScope icon
     2 likes

    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.

    76 DeskScope alternatives
    DeskScope screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    DeskScope iconMaxTo Icon

    DeskScope VS MaxTo

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  7. Window Manager icon
     4 likes

    Control windows using hotkeys.

    18 Window Manager alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Window Manager iconMaxTo Icon

    Window Manager VS MaxTo

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  8. AutoSizer icon
     26 likes

    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
    Main Window

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

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

    AutoSizer iconMaxTo Icon

    AutoSizer VS MaxTo

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  9. MultiDock icon
     1 like

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

    67 MultiDock alternatives
    MultiDock screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    MultiDock Features

    1.  Dock
    MultiDock iconMaxTo Icon

    MultiDock VS MaxTo

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  10. Chameleon Window Manager icon
     8 likes

    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).

    92 Chameleon Window Manager alternatives
    Chameleon Window Manager - Buttons

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer

    Chameleon Window Manager Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    2.  On top
    Chameleon Window Manager iconMaxTo Icon

    Chameleon Window Manager VS MaxTo

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  11. reSizer icon
     7 likes

    reSizer is a system utility that enables keyboard shortcuts to focus, move, resize and change other window properties in a fast and intuitive way without even touching the mouse.

    77 reSizer alternatives
    reSizer screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    reSizer Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Keyboard Shortcuts
    reSizer iconMaxTo Icon

    reSizer VS MaxTo

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  12. QuickTile icon
     4 likes

    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.

    50 QuickTile alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • X11

    QuickTile Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Window organizer
    3.  Tiling
    4.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    5.  Layout
    6.  Organization
    QuickTile iconMaxTo Icon

    QuickTile VS MaxTo

    Is QuickTile a good alternative to MaxTo?
     
    • QuickTile is the most popular Linux alternative to MaxTo.

    • QuickTile is Free and Open SourceMaxTo is Paid and Proprietary
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