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.

Raskin alternatives are mainly File Managers but may also be Window Managers or Shell Extensions. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Raskin.

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Raskin

Free • Proprietary
File Manager

Experience Raskin's unique bird's eye view to browse and manage your pictures, presentations, PDFs…

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Compiz
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Linux
28 Compiz alternatives
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.
- - Compiz is the most popular Linux alternative to Raskin.
- - Compiz is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Raskin.
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Finder
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Free • Proprietary
File Manager
Mac
134 Finder alternatives
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.
- - Finder is the most popular Mac alternative to Raskin.
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Finder Features
WebDAV Support
Miller columns
Support for FTP
Path Finder
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Paid • Proprietary
File Manager
Mac
48 Path Finder alternatives
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.
- - Path Finder is the most popular commercial alternative to Raskin.
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Path Finder Features
1. Batch Rename FilesPath Finder supports renaming of different types of files or data in large batches.
Dual Pane Support
AirDrop Support
Miller columns
WebDAV Support
Mission Control
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Paid • Proprietary
Window Manager
Mac
26 Mission Control alternatives
Mission Control, formerly Exposé, is a feature of the OS X operating system.
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Mission Control Features
Bundled with macOS
Window organizer
Nimi Visuals
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Free • Proprietary
Shell Extension
Windows
27 Nimi Visuals alternatives
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.
- - Nimi Visuals is the most popular Windows alternative to Raskin.
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Nimi Visuals Features
1. PortableNimi Visuals can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Configurable
Discontinued
It says that it has automatically stopped production.
Sawfish
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Desktop Environment
Linux
33 Sawfish alternatives
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.
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Sawfish Features
1. Support for scriptingSawfish supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
Topdesk
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
18 Topdesk alternatives
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.
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Discontinued
The site has not been updated since 2016, the latest version does not work well on Windows 10
Winflip
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
16 Winflip alternatives
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.
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Winflip Features
Configurable
Magican File
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Free • Proprietary
File Manager
Mac
33 Magican File alternatives
Magican File is a professional program for Mac OS X that let you search and manage files on your disks.
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Magican File Features
Tabbed interface
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.
Gala
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Linux
11 Gala alternatives
Gala is a window manager / compositing manager and an integral part of Pantheon, the desktop environment of elementary OS.
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Gala Features
Compositor
Deskpose NXT
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Paid • Proprietary
Shell Extension
Windows
16 Deskpose NXT alternatives
The ultimate desktop organizer. DeskPose NXT helps you to find your applications fast, organize your desktop and become more productive.
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The site has not been updated since 2012, the latest version does not work well on Windows 10

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Path Finder Features

Mission Control Features

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Winflip Features

Magican File Features

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