SpaceLauncher Alternatives

SpaceLauncher is described as 'With SpaceLauncher for macOS, you can launch or switch to an app by pressing a pre-defined key while holding down spacebar' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to SpaceLauncher for Mac, Windows and Linux. The best SpaceLauncher alternative is AltTab, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SpaceLauncher are Compiz, Quick Tab, Applight and LaunchPalette.

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With SpaceLauncher for macOS, you can launch or switch to an app by pressing a pre-defined key while holding down spacebar.

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SpaceLauncher alternatives page was last updated May 2, 2024
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  1. AltTab icon
    AltTab icon

    AltTab

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    AltTab brings the power of Windows’s “alt-tab” window switcher to macOS.

    16 AltTab alternatives
    AltTab screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Window Switching
    2.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    3.  Window organizer
    AltTab iconSpaceLauncher Icon

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    • AltTab is the most popular Mac alternative to SpaceLauncher.

    • AltTab is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to SpaceLauncher.

    • AltTab is Free and Open SourceSpaceLauncher is Free and Proprietary
    • AltTab is CustomizableSpaceLauncher is not according to our users
  2. Compiz icon
    Compiz icon

    Compiz

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    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.

    27 Compiz alternatives
    Compiz screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for scripting
    Compiz iconSpaceLauncher Icon

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    Is Compiz a good alternative to SpaceLauncher?
     

    • Compiz is the most popular Linux alternative to SpaceLauncher.

    • Compiz is Free and Open SourceSpaceLauncher is Free and Proprietary
    • Compiz is Privacy focused and LightweightSpaceLauncher is not according to our users
  4. Quick Tab icon
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    Quick Tab

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    How many times a day do you find yourself pressing Command+Tab and then endlessly clicking Tab until you locate the desired application?

    16 Quick Tab alternatives
    Quick Tab screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Quick Tab Features

    1.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    Quick Tab iconSpaceLauncher Icon

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  5. Applight icon
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    Applight

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    The context-aware app switcher.

    16 Applight alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Properties

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Window Switching
    3.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    Applight iconSpaceLauncher Icon

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    Is Applight a good alternative to SpaceLauncher?
     

    • Applight is the most popular commercial alternative to SpaceLauncher.

    • Applight is Paid and ProprietarySpaceLauncher is Free and Proprietary
    • Applight is Privacy focused and LightweightSpaceLauncher is not according to our users
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    LaunchPalette

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    Elevate macOS multitasking with bespoke hotkeys to switch between apps and focus on windows, all in a sleek user interface.

    17 LaunchPalette alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    3.  Window Switching
    LaunchPalette iconSpaceLauncher Icon

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  7. SMBAct icon
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    SMBAct

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    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
    SMBAct screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    SMBAct Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Desktop Application
    3.  Window Switching
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    SMBAct iconSpaceLauncher Icon

    SMBAct VS SpaceLauncher

    Is SMBAct a good alternative to SpaceLauncher?
     

    • SMBAct is the most popular Windows alternative to SpaceLauncher.

    • SMBAct is Paid and ProprietarySpaceLauncher is Free and Proprietary
  9. Mission Control icon
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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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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Mission Control Features

    1.  Bundled with macOS
    2.  Window organizer
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    Mission Control iconSpaceLauncher Icon

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  10. rcmd icon
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    rcmd

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    Re-imagined command-tab.

    16 rcmd alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
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    rcmd iconSpaceLauncher Icon

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  11. VistaSwitcher icon
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    VistaSwitcher

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    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...

    25 VistaSwitcher alternatives
    VistaSwitcher screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    VistaSwitcher Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  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.

    VistaSwitcher iconSpaceLauncher Icon

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  12. Contexts icon
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    Contexts

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    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    Contexts iconSpaceLauncher Icon

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  13. Witch icon
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    Witch

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    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
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Witch Features

    1.  Window Switching
    2.  Integrated Search
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    Witch iconSpaceLauncher Icon

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  14. Hyperswitch icon
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    Hyperswitch

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    HyperSwitch provides a compelling alternative to HyperDock for keyboard junkies.

    22 Hyperswitch alternatives
    Hyperswitch screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Hyperswitch iconSpaceLauncher Icon

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