Window Switcher Alternatives

Window Switcher is described as 'Easily switch between windows of the same app with Alt+` (Backtick), also switch between apps with Alt+Tab' and is an app. There are eight alternatives to Window Switcher for Windows, Mac and Linux. The best Window Switcher alternative is Switcheroo, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Window Switcher are Contexts, SMBAct, VistaSwitcher and Easy Window Switcher.

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  1. Switcheroo icon

    Switcheroo

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    The simplest and fastest ALT-TAB replacement.

    5 Switcheroo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Switcheroo is the most popular Windows alternative to Window Switcher.

    • Switcheroo is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Window Switcher.

    • Switcheroo is Free and Open SourceWindow Switcher is also Free and Open Source
    • Switcheroo is Customizable and LightweightWindow Switcher is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    28 Contexts alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     

    • Contexts is the most popular Mac alternative to Window Switcher.

    • Contexts is the most popular commercial alternative to Window Switcher.

    • Contexts is Paid and ProprietaryWindow Switcher is Free and Open Source
    • Contexts is LightweightWindow Switcher is not according to our users
  4. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • SMBAct is the most popular Linux alternative to Window Switcher.

    • SMBAct is Paid and ProprietaryWindow Switcher is Free and Open Source
  5. VistaSwitcher icon

    VistaSwitcher

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    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. Easy Window Switcher icon

    Easy Window Switcher

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    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...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. AltTabAlternative icon

    AltTabAlternative

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    Alternative application for Windows' native task switcher (Alt + Tab).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. 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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Command-Tab Plus 2 icon

    Command-Tab Plus 2

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    Command-Tab Plus is a keyboard-centric application and window switcher for Mac, offering a powerful alternative to the built-in macOS switcher. It boosts productivity with features like quick app switching, isolated workspaces (Spaces), hiding inactive apps, and customizable ...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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