SwitchBlade Alternatives

SwitchBlade is described as 'allows for quick window switching using a configurable hotkey and an intuitive search interface' and is a Window Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to SwitchBlade for Mac, Windows and Linux. The best SwitchBlade alternative is Compiz, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SwitchBlade are Switcheroo, VistaSwitcher, Witch and Mission Control.

SwitchBlade alternatives are mainly Window Managers but may also be Shell Extensions or Application Launchers. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of SwitchBlade.

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SwitchBlade

Paid • Proprietary
Window Manager

SwitchBlade allows for quick window switching using a configurable hotkey and an intuitive search interface.

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Compiz
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Linux
28 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 is the most popular Linux alternative to SwitchBlade.
- - Compiz is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to SwitchBlade.
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Switcheroo
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Free • Open Source
Windows
3 Switcheroo alternatives
The simplest and fastest ALT-TAB replacement.
- - Switcheroo is the most popular Windows alternative to SwitchBlade.
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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
VistaSwitcher
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Free • Proprietary
Shell Extension
Windows
25 VistaSwitcher alternatives
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.
Witch
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
22 Witch alternatives
Witch lets you access all of your windows by pressing a shortcut and choosing from a clearly arranged list of window titles.
- - Witch is the most popular Mac alternative to SwitchBlade.
- - Witch is the most popular commercial alternative to SwitchBlade.
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Witch Features
Window Switching
Integrated Search
Customizable
Mission Control
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Paid • Proprietary
Window Manager
Mac
26 Mission Control alternatives
Mission Control, formerly Exposé, is a feature of the OS X operating system.
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Mission Control Features
Bundled with macOS
Window organizer
Hyperswitch
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Free • Proprietary
Mac
20 Hyperswitch alternatives
HyperSwitch provides a compelling alternative to HyperDock for keyboard junkies.
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Alt-Tab Terminator
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
12 Alt-Tab Terminator alternatives
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
Contexts
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Paid • Proprietary
Window Manager
Mac
17 Contexts alternatives
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.
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Contexts Features
1. LightweightContexts consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
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AltTabAlternative
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
12 AltTabAlternative alternatives
Alternative application for Windows' native task switcher (Alt + Tab).
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AltTabAlternative Features
1. PortableAltTabAlternative can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
TaskSwitchXP
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
7 TaskSwitchXP alternatives
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
14 HyperKeys alternatives
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
Topdesk
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
18 Topdesk alternatives
TopDesk radically reduces the time you spend switching between tasks by giving you the ability to quickly find the window you want from a thumbnail view.
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Discontinued
The site has not been updated since 2016, the latest version does not work well on Windows 10