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 KWin or Raskin. Other great apps like SmallWindows are Topdesk, Sawfish, Winflip and Deskpose NXT.

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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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    • Mac

    Mission Control Features

    1.  Bundled with macOS
    2.  Window organizer
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    • Mission Control is the most popular Mac alternative to SmallWindows.

    • Mission Control is the most popular commercial alternative to SmallWindows.

    • Mission Control is Paid and ProprietarySmallWindows is Free and Open Source

  2. KWin

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    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.

    56 KWin alternatives
    KWin's desktop cube.

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    • Free • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • BSD

    KWin Features

    1.  Extensible window manager
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    KWin VS SmallWindows

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    • KWin is the most popular Linux alternative to SmallWindows.

    • KWin is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to SmallWindows.

    • KWin is Free and Open SourceSmallWindows is also Free and Open Source
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    Raskin

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

    12 Raskin alternatives
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    • Free • Proprietary

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    • Mac

    Raskin Features

    1.  Works Offline
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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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    • Windows
    Discontinued

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

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    Topdesk VS SmallWindows

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    • Topdesk is the most popular Windows alternative to SmallWindows.

    • Topdesk is Paid and ProprietarySmallWindows is Free and Open Source
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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.

    55 Sawfish alternatives
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    • Free • Open Source

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    • Linux

    Sawfish Features

    1.  Support for scripting
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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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  9. 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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    • 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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    SuperSwitcher

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    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.

    8 SuperSwitcher alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    SuperSwitcher Features

    1.  Window organizer
    2.  Multiple desktops
    3.  Window Switching
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