SmartTab Alternatives

SmartTab is described as *'the better Alt-Tab (a Windows Alt-Tab Dialog replacement).

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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.

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SmartTab

Free • Proprietary
Windows

SmartTab, the better Alt-Tab (a Windows Alt-Tab Dialog replacement).

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All windows with small icons & full...

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Compiz
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Linux
29 alternatives to Compiz
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.

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Switcheroo
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Free • Open Source
Windows
5 alternatives to Switcheroo
The simplest and fastest ALT-TAB replacement.
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Switcheroo Features
1. PortableSwitcheroo can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. LightweightSwitcheroo consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Customizable
EMACS
Witch
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
24 alternatives to Witch
Witch lets you access all of your windows by pressing a shortcut and choosing from a clearly arranged list of window titles.
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Witch Features
Window Switching
Integrated Search
Customizable
VistaSwitcher
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Free • Proprietary
Shell Extension
Windows
27 alternatives to VistaSwitcher
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...
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VistaSwitcher Features
1. Support for Multiple MonitorsVistaSwitcher supports the use of multiple displays.
Window Switching
Discontinued
The program is no longer updated. Last version, 1.1.5, released in May 2012, can be still downloaded from the official website.
Hyperswitch
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Free • Proprietary
Mac
22 alternatives to Hyperswitch
HyperSwitch provides a compelling alternative to HyperDock for keyboard junkies.

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Alt-Tab Terminator
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Paid • Proprietary
Window Manager
Windows
14 alternatives to Alt-Tab Terminator
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.
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Alt-Tab Terminator Features
Support for Hotkeys
TaskSwitchXP
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
9 alternatives to TaskSwitchXP
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...

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HyperKeys
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Free • Open Source
Windows
Linux
16 alternatives to HyperKeys
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 !
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HyperKeys Features
Window Pinner
Support for Hotkeys
SwitchBlade
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Paid • Proprietary
Window Manager
Windows
25 alternatives to SwitchBlade
SwitchBlade allows for quick window switching using a configurable hotkey and an intuitive search interface.

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ThumbWin
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Free • Proprietary
Shell Extension
Windows
4 alternatives to ThumbWin
ThumbWin can minimize the window on your desktop as thumbnails.

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