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 are mainly Window Managers but may also be Virtual Desktop Managers or File Managers. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Apple Spaces.- Paid • Proprietary
- 161 likes27 Compiz alternatives
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.
Compiz VS Apple Spaces
Is Compiz a good alternative to Apple Spaces? - 13 likes23 Mission Control alternatives
Mission Control, formerly Exposé, is a feature of the macOS operating system.
Mission Control VS Apple Spaces
Is Mission Control a good alternative to Apple Spaces? - 9 likes54 KWin alternatives
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.
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- Free • Open Source
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- Linux
- BSD
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KWin VS Apple Spaces
Is KWin a good alternative to Apple Spaces? - 3 likes53 Sawfish alternatives
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.
Sawfish VS Apple Spaces
Is Sawfish a good alternative to Apple Spaces?