SmallWindows Alternatives
SmallWindows is described as 'Exposè (now Mission Control ) functionality on Windows was a bit tricky to develop, but SmallWindows is somewhat successful at it. However, you'll see plenty of glitches during day-to-day use' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are eight alternatives to SmallWindows for Windows, Linux, Mac and BSD. The best SmallWindows alternative is Mission Control. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Raskin or KWin. Other great apps like SmallWindows are Sawfish, Topdesk, Winflip and SuperSwitcher.
SmallWindows alternatives are mainly Window Managers but may also be Shell Extensions or File Managers. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of SmallWindows.Mission Control
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo26 Mission Control alternatives- Paid • Proprietary
- Window Manager
- Mac
Mission Control, formerly Exposé, is a feature of the OS X operating system.
- - Mission Control is the most popular Mac alternative to SmallWindows.
- - Mission Control is the most popular commercial alternative to SmallWindows.
Mission Control Features
Experience Raskin's unique bird's eye view to browse and manage your pictures, presentations, PDFs…
- - Raskin is the most popular free alternative to SmallWindows.
KWin
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo36 KWin alternatives- Free • Open Source
- Window Manager
- Shell Extension
- Linux
- BSD
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.
- - KWin is the most popular Linux alternative to SmallWindows.
- - KWin is the most popular Open Source alternative to SmallWindows.
KWin Features
Sawfish
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo33 Sawfish alternatives- Free • Open Source
- Window Manager
- Desktop Environment
- Linux
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.
Sawfish Features
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.
- - Topdesk is the most popular Windows alternative to SmallWindows.
DiscontinuedThe site has not been updated since 2016, the latest version does not work well on Windows 10
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.
Winflip Features
SuperSwitcher
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo7 SuperSwitcher alternatives- Free • Open Source
- Linux
SuperSwitcher is a (more feature-ful) replacement for the Alt-Tab window switching behavior and Ctrl-Alt-Left/Right/Up/Down workspace switching behavior that is currently provided by Metacity.
SuperSwitcher Features
Deskpose NXT
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo16 Deskpose NXT alternatives- Paid • Proprietary
- Shell Extension
- Windows
The ultimate desktop organizer. DeskPose NXT helps you to find your applications fast, organize your desktop and become more productive.
DiscontinuedThe site has not been updated since 2012, the latest version does not work well on Windows 10