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

    Compiz

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Compiz screenshot 1

    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

    Switcheroo

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    The simplest and fastest ALT-TAB replacement.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Switcheroo screenshot 1

    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
    Switcheroo icon

    • 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
  4. Contexts icon

    Contexts

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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
  5. Witch icon

    Witch

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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
    Witch screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Window Switching
    2.  Integrated Search

    Witch VS VistaSwitcher

     
  6. Alt-Tab Terminator icon

    Alt-Tab Terminator

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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 screenshot 1

    Alt-Tab Terminator Features

    1.  Support for Hotkeys

    Alt-Tab Terminator VS VistaSwitcher

     
  7. HyperKeys icon

    HyperKeys

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    HyperKeys screenshot 1

    HyperKeys Features

    1.  Window Pinner
    2.  Support for Hotkeys

    HyperKeys VS VistaSwitcher

     
  9. Hyperswitch icon

    Hyperswitch

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    HyperSwitch provides a compelling alternative to HyperDock for keyboard junkies.

    25 Hyperswitch alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Hyperswitch screenshot 1

    Hyperswitch VS VistaSwitcher

     
  10. SMBAct icon

    SMBAct

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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 screenshot 1

    SMBAct Features

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

    SMBAct VS VistaSwitcher

     
  11. TaskSwitchXP icon

    TaskSwitchXP

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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

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    TaskSwitchXP screenshot 1

    TaskSwitchXP VS VistaSwitcher

     
  12. Command-Tab Plus icon

    Command-Tab Plus

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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 screenshot 1

    Command-Tab Plus VS VistaSwitcher

     

  13. TorkilsTaskSwitcher

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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    TorkilsTaskSwitcher screenshot 1

    TorkilsTaskSwitcher Features

    1.  Window Switching

    TorkilsTaskSwitcher VS VistaSwitcher

     
  14. Alt-Tab Thingy icon

    Alt-Tab Thingy

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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

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Alt-Tab Thingy screenshot 1
    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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