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, Witch, Hyperswitch and Easy Window Switcher.

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

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VistaSwitcher

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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 VistaSwitcher.
- - Compiz is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to VistaSwitcher.
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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 VistaSwitcher.
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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
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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
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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 VistaSwitcher.
- - Witch is the most popular commercial alternative to VistaSwitcher.
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Witch Features
Window Switching
Integrated Search
Customizable
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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Easy Window Switcher
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
7 Easy Window Switcher alternatives
Easy Window Switcher makes switching between different windows as easy as alt+` (that's alt+backtick). Forget having to alt+tab between a million-and-one different open windows to find the one you are looking for, with Easy Window Switcher, tabbing between windows of the...
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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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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
ThumbWin
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Free • Proprietary
Shell Extension
Windows
3 ThumbWin alternatives
ThumbWin can minimize the window on your desktop as thumbnails.
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Winflip
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
16 Winflip alternatives
WinFlip emulates Windows Vistas "Flip 3D" effect for Windows XP. Using the hotkey of your choice, you can find the window youre looking for in a fast, clean 3D interface.
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Winflip Features
Configurable