Robata AlternativesWindow Managers & Shell Extensions like Robata

Robata is described as 'MacOS app to quickly see all of your desktop windows, find the one you want, and switch to it' and is a Window Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Robata for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, BSD and Xfce apps. The best Robata alternative is SMBAct. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try KWin or Raskin. Other great apps like Robata are Mission Control, Contexts, Witch and Skippy-XD.

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Robata

Window Manager
Free • Proprietary

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

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Robata alternatives page was last updated Aug 23, 2024

SMBAct
SMBAct is the all-in-one cross-platform solution that allows you to keep your windows and applications well-organized and significantly simplify the process of interaction with them.
77 SMBAct alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Window Manager
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
SMBAct Features
Support for Multiple Monitors
Desktop Application
Window Switching
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SMBAct VS Robata
Is SMBAct a good alternative to Robata?
- SMBAct is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Robata.
- SMBAct is the most popular commercial alternative to Robata.
- SMBAct is Paid and ProprietaryRobata is Free and Proprietary

Mission Control
Mission Control, formerly Exposé, is a feature of the macOS operating system.
23 Mission Control alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Window Manager
Platforms
- Mac
Mission Control Features
Bundled with macOS
Window organizer
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Mission Control VS Robata
Is Mission Control a good alternative to Robata?

KWin
KWin is a window manager for the X Window System, and is in the process of becoming a Wayland compositor. It is an integral part, and the default window manager of the Plasma Workspaces, but it can also be used on its own or with other desktop environments.
55 KWin alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Window Manager
- Shell Extension
Platforms
- Linux
- BSD
KWin Features
Extensible window manager
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KWin VS Robata
Is KWin a good alternative to Robata?
- KWin is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Robata.
- KWin is Free and Open SourceRobata is Free and Proprietary

Raskin
Experience Raskin's unique bird's eye view to browse and manage your pictures, presentations, PDFs…
12 Raskin alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- File Manager
Platforms
- Mac
Raskin Features
Works Offline
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Raskin VS Robata
Is Raskin a good alternative to Robata?

Contexts
Switch between application windows effortlessly – with a click, a quick gesture, keyboard shortcuts or search; no matter how many of them you have open; even on multiple spaces & multiple displays.
21 Contexts alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Window Manager
Platforms
- Mac
Contexts Features
Lightweight
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Contexts VS Robata
Is Contexts a good alternative to Robata?

Witch
Witch lets you access all of your windows by pressing a shortcut and choosing from a clearly arranged list of window titles.
25 Witch alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
Witch Features
Window Switching
Integrated Search
Customizable
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Witch VS Robata
Is Witch a good alternative to Robata?

Skippy-XD
Skippy-XD is a full-screen task-switcher for X11. You know that thing Mac OS X, Compiz and KWin do where you press a hotkey and suddenly you see miniature versions of all your windows at once? Skippy-XD does just that.
5 Skippy-XD alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Shell Extension
Platforms
- Linux
- BSD
- Xfce
Skippy-XD Features
Window organizer
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Skippy-XD VS Robata
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Nimi Visuals
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
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Shell Extension
Platforms
- Windows
Nimi Visuals Features
Portable
Configurable
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Discontinued
It says that it has automatically stopped production.

Nimi Visuals VS Robata
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Topdesk
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
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
Discontinued
The site has not been updated since 2016, the latest version does not work well on Windows 10

Topdesk VS Robata
Is Topdesk a good alternative to Robata?

Sawfish
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.
54 Sawfish alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Window Manager
Platforms
- Linux
Sawfish Features
Support for scripting
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Sawfish VS Robata
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Winflip
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
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
Winflip Features
Configurable
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Winflip VS Robata
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Command-Tab Plus
Command-Tab Plus Is a Powerful and Customizable macOS App’s and Windows SwitcherCommand-Tab Plus is designed to help you switch between apps and windows in a faster and more convenient way. A great alternative for Mac App’s switcher.
26 Command-Tab Plus alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Window Manager
Platforms
- Mac
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Command-Tab Plus VS Robata
Is Command-Tab Plus a good alternative to Robata?