Apple Spaces AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Window Managers

The best Window Manager alternative to Apple Spaces is Compiz, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Apple Spaces and four of them are Window Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Window Manager alternatives to Apple Spaces are Mission Control, KWin and Sawfish.

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Apple Spaces alternatives page was last updated Jan 10, 2023
  1. Compiz icon
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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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Support for scripting
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  No registration required
    Compiz iconApple Spaces Icon

    Compiz VS Apple Spaces

    Is Compiz a good alternative to Apple Spaces?
     
    • Compiz is the most popular Linux alternative to Apple Spaces.

    • Compiz is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Apple Spaces.

    • Compiz is Free and Open SourceApple Spaces is Paid and Proprietary
    • Compiz is Privacy focused and LightweightApple Spaces is not according to our users
  2. Mission Control icon
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    Mission Control, formerly Exposé, is a feature of the macOS operating system.

    23 Mission Control alternatives
    Mission Control screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Mission Control Features

    1.  Bundled with macOS
    2.  Window organizer
    Mission Control iconApple Spaces Icon

    Mission Control VS Apple Spaces

    Is Mission Control a good alternative to Apple Spaces?
     
    • Mission Control is the most popular Mac alternative to Apple Spaces.

    • Mission Control is the most popular commercial alternative to Apple Spaces.

    • Mission Control is Paid and ProprietaryApple Spaces is also Paid and Proprietary
  3.  9 likes

    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.

    54 KWin alternatives
    KWin's desktop cube.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD

    KWin Features

    1.  Extensible window manager
    Apple Spaces Icon

    KWin VS Apple Spaces

    Is KWin a good alternative to Apple Spaces?
     
  4. Sawfish icon
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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.

    53 Sawfish alternatives
    Sawfish screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Sawfish Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    Sawfish iconApple Spaces Icon

    Sawfish VS Apple Spaces

    Is Sawfish a good alternative to Apple Spaces?
     
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