Raskin Alternatives

Raskin is described as 'Experience Raskin's unique bird's eye view to browse and manage your pictures, presentations, PDFs…' and is a File Manager in the file management category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Raskin for Mac, Windows and Linux. The best Raskin alternative is Compiz, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Raskin are Finder, Path Finder, Mission Control and Nimi Visuals.

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Raskin alternatives page was last updated Aug 23, 2024
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  1. Compiz icon
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    Compiz

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    Compiz is a compositing manager adding fancy effects to your windows, from drop shadows to awesome desktop effects like the Desktop Cube or the Expo view.

    27 Compiz alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Support for scripting
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  No registration required
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    • Compiz is the most popular Linux alternative to Raskin.

    • Compiz is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Raskin.

    • Compiz is Free and Open SourceRaskin is Free and Proprietary
    • Compiz is Privacy focused and LightweightRaskin is not according to our users
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    Finder

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    The Finder is the first thing that you see when your Mac finishes starting up. It opens automatically and stays open as you use other apps. It includes the Finder menu bar at the top of the screen and the desktop below that.

    143 Finder alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Finder Features

    1.  File Tagging
    2.  Support for FTP
    3.  WebDAV Support
    4.  Miller columns
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    • Finder is the most popular Mac alternative to Raskin.

    • Finder is Free and ProprietaryRaskin is also Free and Proprietary
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    Path Finder

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    Path Finder is a standalone Finder replacement that takes the Finder's familiar interface and adds numerous powerful features and interface innovations to help anyone be more productive on macOS.

    50 Path Finder alternatives
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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Batch Rename Files
    2.  Dual Pane Support
    3.  Miller columns
    4.  AirDrop Support
    5.  WebDAV Support
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    Path Finder VS Raskin

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    • Path Finder is the most popular commercial alternative to Raskin.

    • Path Finder is Paid and ProprietaryRaskin is Free and Proprietary
    • Path Finder is LightweightRaskin is not according to our users
  5. Mission Control icon
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    Mission Control

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    Mission Control, formerly Exposé, is a feature of the macOS operating system.

    23 Mission Control alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac

    Mission Control Features

    1.  Bundled with macOS
    2.  Window organizer
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  6. Nimi Visuals icon
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    Nimi Visuals

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    Adds eye-candy effects to windows (and start menu) like deformations (e.g: jelly windows - that makes moved window wiggle like being made from jelly; or fold - which hides windows by folding up horizontally, and unfolds when showing), physics (e.g.

    27 Nimi Visuals alternatives
    Nimi Visuals screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Nimi Visuals Features

    1.  Portable
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    Discontinued

    It says that it has automatically stopped production.

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    Nimi Visuals VS Raskin

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    • Nimi Visuals is the most popular Windows alternative to Raskin.

    • Nimi Visuals is Free and ProprietaryRaskin is also Free and Proprietary
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    Topdesk

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    TopDesk radically reduces the time you spend switching between tasks by giving you the ability to quickly find the window you want from a thumbnail view.

    16 Topdesk alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    The site has not been updated since 2016, the latest version does not work well on Windows 10

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    Sawfish

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    Sawfish is an extensible window manager using a Lisp-based scripting language. Its policy is very minimal compared to most window managers. Its aim is simply to manage windows in the most flexible and attractive manner possible.

    53 Sawfish alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Sawfish Features

    1.  Support for scripting
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  10. Winflip icon
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    Winflip

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    WinFlip emulates Windows Vistas "Flip 3D" effect for Windows XP. Using the hotkey of your choice, you can find the window youre looking for in a fast, clean 3D interface.

    16 Winflip alternatives
    WinFlip simulates Vista's "Flip 3D" effect with a hotkey

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. Magican File icon
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    Magican File

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    Magican File is a professional program for Mac OS X that let you search and manage files on your disks.

    34 Magican File alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Magican File Features

    1.  Tabbed interface
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    Discontinued

    The company seems to be abandoned: no news since 2013. Last version, 1.1.0, released in June 2011, can be still downloaded from Apple Appstore.

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  12. Gala

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    Gala is a window manager / compositing manager and an integral part of Pantheon, the desktop environment of elementary OS.

    11 Gala alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Gala Features

    1.  Compositor
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  13. Deskpose NXT

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    The ultimate desktop organizer. DeskPose NXT helps you to find your applications fast, organize your desktop and become more productive.

    15 Deskpose NXT alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Discontinued

    The site has not been updated since 2012, the latest version does not work well on Windows 10

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    Robata

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    Robata is a macOS app to quickly see all of your desktop windows, find the one you want, and switch to it.

    23 Robata alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
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