NiftyWindows Alternatives

NiftyWindows is described as 'Welcome to NiftyWindows! This free tool provides many helpful features for an easier handling of your Windows (c) operating system. It does not need any complex installation nor does it read or save any information on your system other than the application dependent files itself' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to NiftyWindows for Windows, PortableApps.com, Windows Explorer, X11 and Linux. The best alternative is AquaSnap, which is free. Other great apps like NiftyWindows are altdrag, Preme for Windows, RBTray and KDE Mover-Sizer.

NiftyWindows alternatives are mainly Window Managers but may also be System Tweakers. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of NiftyWindows.

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AquaSnap
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Freemium • Proprietary
Window Manager
Windows
PortableApps.com
83 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
altdrag
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Windows
79 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.
Preme for Windows
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
58 alternatives to Preme for Windows
Preme is a free software for Windows which lets you add cool desktop features and enhances the desktop functionality.
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Preme for Windows Features
Touch Bar Manager
Touchbar integration
Configurable
RBTray
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Windows
PortableApps.com
50 alternatives to RBTray
Allows almost any program to be minimized to the system tray by right clicking its minimize button.
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RBTray Features
1. PortableRBTray can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Discontinued
Last update is from 2015 but the project has been forked: https://github.com/benbuck/rbtray
KDE Mover-Sizer
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Windows
84 alternatives to KDE Mover-Sizer
KDE Mover-Sizer is a lightweight program enabling KDE-style alt-click moving and resizing for Windows XP, 7, 2000, 2003, Windows Server, and Vista.
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KDE Mover-Sizer Features
1. Support for Multiple MonitorsKDE Mover-Sizer supports the use of multiple displays.
2. LightweightKDE Mover-Sizer consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Snap windows
GridMove
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Windows
53 alternatives to GridMove
GridMove - A window management tool that can quickly arrange your windows into desktop grids.
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GridMove Features
Window organizer
MoveInactiveWin
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Free • Proprietary
Window Manager
Windows
81 alternatives to MoveInactiveWin
Sometimes a lot of deskop clutter can hide a window (eg, open file, programs, files-explorer, dialogs)
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MoveInactiveWin Features
Window organizer
Ghoster
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Free • Proprietary
Window Manager
System Tweaker
Windows
42 alternatives to Ghoster
Dims all windows except the active one.

Features:
- Place a transparent image across the screen.
- Highly configurable.
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TaskSpace
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Free Personal • Proprietary
Windows
Windows Explorer
15 alternatives to TaskSpace
TaskSpace is a simple Windows application intended to group ANY applications in a single window(task space) to provide fast and easy access to multiple applications simultaneously(no Alt+Tab switching and/or searching for a program in the taskbar is required).
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TaskSpace Features
1. Windows Explorer ExtensionTaskSpace can extend Windows Explorer in various ways, for example add context menu options, etc..
2. PortableTaskSpace can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Tabbed browsing
QuickTile
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Linux
X11
50 alternatives to QuickTile
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.
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QuickTile Features
1. Support for Multiple MonitorsQuickTile supports the use of multiple displays.
Window organizer
Tiling
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Layout
Organization
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