SmartTab Alternatives
SmartTab is described as *'the better Alt-Tab (a Windows Alt-Tab Dialog replacement).
Features:
All windows with small icons & full title at a glance. Activate a window either by using the regular alt-tab dance, or hit a key between 0 and 9 and a-z (choosing the window you want), o'* and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to SmartTab for Windows, Mac and Linux. The best alternative is Compiz, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SmartTab are Switcheroo, Witch, VistaSwitcher and Hyperswitch.
SmartTab alternatives are mainly Window Managers but may also be Shell Extensions. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of SmartTab.Compiz
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo29 alternatives to Compiz- Free • Open Source
- Window Manager
- Linux
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.
Switcheroo
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo5 alternatives to Switcheroo- Free • Open Source
- Windows
The simplest and fastest ALT-TAB replacement.
Switcheroo Features
Witch lets you access all of your windows by pressing a shortcut and choosing from a clearly arranged list of window titles.
Witch Features
VistaSwitcher
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo27 alternatives to VistaSwitcher- Free • Proprietary
- Shell Extension
- Windows
VistaSwitcher is an elegant and powerful task management utility for Windows OS. Once installed, it replaces the default Windows Alt-Tab dialog with a nice box that shows a list of all running tasks, with their names and preview snapshots, and enables the user to take actions on...
VistaSwitcher Features
DiscontinuedThe program is no longer updated. Last version, 1.1.5, released in May 2012, can be still downloaded from the official website.
Hyperswitch
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo22 alternatives to Hyperswitch- Free • Proprietary
- Mac
HyperSwitch provides a compelling alternative to HyperDock for keyboard junkies.
Alt-Tab Terminator
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo14 alternatives to Alt-Tab Terminator- Paid • Proprietary
- Window Manager
- Windows
Alt-Tab Terminator is a powerful task management utility for Windows. It replaces the Alt-Tab with a box that shows a list of all tasks, their names and preview snapshots, and enables to take actions on them. It is the successor to VistaSwitcher.
Alt-Tab Terminator Features
TaskSwitchXP
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo9 alternatives to TaskSwitchXP- Free • Proprietary
- Windows
TaskSwitchXP is an advanced task management utility that picks up where the standard Windows Alt+Tab switcher leaves off. It provides the same functionality, and adds visual styles to the dialog and also enhances it by displaying thumbnail preview of the application that will be...
HyperKeys
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
16 alternatives to HyperKeys- Windows
- Linux
Unleash the power of your keyboard by letting you bind ANY action to a shortcut. It's open-source and fully extendable. You can code you own actions or use one from the community !
HyperKeys Features
SwitchBlade
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo25 alternatives to SwitchBlade- Paid • Proprietary
- Window Manager
- Windows
SwitchBlade allows for quick window switching using a configurable hotkey and an intuitive search interface.
ThumbWin
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo4 alternatives to ThumbWin- Free • Proprietary
- Shell Extension
- Windows
ThumbWin can minimize the window on your desktop as thumbnails.