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.Compiz
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo28 Compiz alternatives- Free • Open Source
- Window Manager
- Linux
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.
The simplest and fastest ALT-TAB replacement.
- - Switcheroo is the most popular Windows alternative to SwitchBlade.
Switcheroo Features
VistaSwitcher
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo25 VistaSwitcher alternatives- Free • Proprietary
- Shell Extension
- Windows
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...
VistaSwitcher Features
DiscontinuedThe program is no longer updated. Last version, 1.1.5, released in May 2012, can be still downloaded from the official website.
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.
Witch Features
Mission Control
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo26 Mission Control alternatives- Paid • Proprietary
- Window Manager
- Mac
Mission Control, formerly Exposé, is a feature of the OS X operating system.
Mission Control Features
HyperSwitch provides a compelling alternative to HyperDock for keyboard junkies.
Alt-Tab Terminator
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo12 Alt-Tab Terminator alternatives- Paid • Proprietary
- Windows
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.
Alt-Tab Terminator Features
Contexts
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo17 Contexts alternatives- Paid • Proprietary
- Window Manager
- Mac
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.
Contexts Features
AltTabAlternative
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo12 AltTabAlternative alternatives- Free • Proprietary
- Windows
Alternative application for Windows' native task switcher (Alt + Tab).
AltTabAlternative Features
TaskSwitchXP
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo7 TaskSwitchXP alternatives- Free • Proprietary
- Windows
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...
HyperKeys
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo14 HyperKeys alternatives- Free • Open Source
- Windows
- Linux
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 !
HyperKeys Features
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.
DiscontinuedThe site has not been updated since 2016, the latest version does not work well on Windows 10