VistaSwitcher Alternatives

VistaSwitcher is described as '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' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to VistaSwitcher for Windows, Mac and Linux. The best VistaSwitcher alternative is Compiz, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like VistaSwitcher are Switcheroo, Contexts, Witch and Alt-Tab Terminator.

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VistaSwitcher is an elegant and powerful task management utility for Windows OS. Once installed, it replaces the default...

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VistaSwitcher alternatives page was last updated May 11, 2023
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  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.

    30 Compiz alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    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 VS VistaSwitcher

     
    • Compiz is the most popular Linux alternative to VistaSwitcher.

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

    • Compiz is Free and Open SourceVistaSwitcher is Free and Proprietary
    • Compiz is Privacy focused and LightweightVistaSwitcher is not according to our users
  2. Switcheroo icon
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    The simplest and fastest ALT-TAB replacement.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  EMACS

    Switcheroo VS VistaSwitcher

     
    Comments about Switcheroo as an Alternative to VistaSwitcher
    VideoPsalm
    Positive Sep 21, 2022
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    Switcheroo is a wonderful alternative to the Microsoft 11 Task Switcher, that shows far too big thumbnails, difficult to identify which is which

    VistaSwitcher Icon
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    • Switcheroo is the most popular Windows alternative to VistaSwitcher.

    • Switcheroo is Free and Open SourceVistaSwitcher is Free and Proprietary
    • Switcheroo is LightweightVistaSwitcher is not according to our users
  3. Contexts icon
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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.

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Discontinued

    The latest version (3.9.0) is from August 2022.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Contexts VS VistaSwitcher

     
    • Contexts is the most popular Mac alternative to VistaSwitcher.

    • Contexts is the most popular commercial alternative to VistaSwitcher.

    • Contexts is Paid and ProprietaryVistaSwitcher is Free and Proprietary
    • Contexts is LightweightVistaSwitcher is not according to our users
  4. Witch icon
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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.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Window Switching
    2.  Integrated Search

    Witch VS VistaSwitcher

     
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    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.

    11 Alt-Tab Terminator alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Alt-Tab Terminator Features

    1.  Support for Hotkeys

    Alt-Tab Terminator VS VistaSwitcher

     
  6. HyperKeys icon
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    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 !

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    HyperKeys Features

    1.  Window Pinner
    2.  Support for Hotkeys

    HyperKeys VS VistaSwitcher

     
  7. Hyperswitch icon
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    HyperSwitch provides a compelling alternative to HyperDock for keyboard junkies.

    25 Hyperswitch alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Hyperswitch VS VistaSwitcher

     
  8. SMBAct icon
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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.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    SMBAct Features

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

    SMBAct VS VistaSwitcher

     
  9. TaskSwitchXP icon
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    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...

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    TaskSwitchXP VS VistaSwitcher

     
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    Command-Tab Plus Is a Powerful and Customizable macOS App’s and Windows SwitcherCommand-Tab Plus is designed to help you switch between apps and windows in a faster and more convenient way. A great alternative for Mac App’s switcher.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Command-Tab Plus VS VistaSwitcher

     
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    TorkilsTaskSwitcher is an alternative/supplement to Windows' alt-tab task switcher

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    TorkilsTaskSwitcher Features

    1.  Window Switching

    TorkilsTaskSwitcher VS VistaSwitcher

     
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    If you are not familiar with the Alt-Tab task switcher in Windows, its a keyboard short-cut (hot-key) to enable fast switching between applications/windows. This feature has been in Windows since Windows 3.0 and is largely unchanged since Windows 95!

    19 Alt-Tab Thingy alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    The official website is no longer available. Last version, 4.0.4, released in September 2009, can be still downloaded from the mirrors provided.

    Alt-Tab Thingy VS VistaSwitcher

     
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