WindowFX Alternatives

WindowFX is described as 'Revolutionize your operating system with WindowFX. Utilize an unprecedented number of special effects for your windows and maximize your computing experience' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to WindowFX for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Web-based, Google Chrome and Android apps. The best WindowFX alternative is Compiz, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WindowFX are Focus, Vitamin-R, HazeOver and Nimi Visuals.

WindowFX alternatives are mainly Anti Procrastination Tools but may also be Window Managers or Internet Filters. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of WindowFX.

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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 WindowFX.
- - Compiz is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to WindowFX.
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Focus
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Paid • Proprietary
Anti Procrastination Tool
Internet Filter
Mac
69 Focus alternatives
Focus is a Mac app that blocks distracting websites (like Facebook and Reddit) and applications, so you can improve your productivity.
- - Focus is the most popular Mac alternative to WindowFX.
- - Focus is the most popular commercial alternative to WindowFX.
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Focus Features
1. Support for scriptingFocus supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
2. Distraction-freeFocus has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
Website blocking
Application Blocker
Stay Focused
Block Distraction
Vitamin-R
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Paid • Proprietary
Anti Procrastination Tool
Mac
18 Vitamin-R alternatives
Vitamin-R is a different kind of productivity tool. It helps you getting started, supports you in your task, keeps you focused and motivated.
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Vitamin-R Features
1. Distraction-freeVitamin-R has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
Timer
HazeOver
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
15 HazeOver alternatives
Too many windows to manage? Big display? Or getting lost in multiple monitors? HazeOver is for you! ? TRIAL version: HazeOver.com
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HazeOver Features
1. Distraction-freeHazeOver has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
Dims background windows
Nimi Visuals
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Free • Proprietary
Shell Extension
Windows
27 Nimi Visuals alternatives
Adds eye-candy effects to windows (and start menu) like deformations (e.g: jelly windows - that makes moved window wiggle like being made from jelly; or fold - which hides windows by folding up horizontally, and unfolds when showing), physics (e.g.
- - Nimi Visuals is the most popular Windows alternative to WindowFX.
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Nimi Visuals Features
1. PortableNimi Visuals can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Configurable
Discontinued
It says that it has automatically stopped production.
Motion App
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Paid • Proprietary
Todo List Manager
Task Management Tool
Mac
Windows
Online
iPhone
Google Chrome
Android
73 Motion App alternatives
Motion automatically builds your schedule.
- - Motion App is the most popular Web-based, Android & iPhone alternative to WindowFX.
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Motion App Features
1. Calendar IntegrationMotion App lets you sync your tasks and events with your calendar application.
2. Sync with Google CalendarMotion App can be synchronized with Google Calendar
3. Kanban BoardMotion App allows you to organize your workflow by moving cards with drag-and-drop functionality between multiple columns.
4. RemindersMotion App allows you to set reminders for tasks, events or actions, based on parameters of time, place or condition.
Stay Focused
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Quiet
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Paid • Proprietary
Anti Procrastination Tool
Mac
38 Quiet alternatives
Push distractions aside, silence disruptions and enter a zen like state of focus with Quiet for Mac OS X. With the push of a button, silence noisy applications and fade out all unwanted windows. It gives you that moment of peace you need to get on with work.
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Quiet Features
1. Distraction-freeQuiet has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
Distraction-free Writing
Discontinued
Developer's site says:"Quiet has been discontinued and withdrawn from the Mac App Store as it cannot conform to App Store 'sandboxing' rules. If you already own Quiet, your copy will continue to function indefinitely (or until it breaks in a future update of Mac OS X). Thank you for your support and we hope you have enjoyed the benefits of Quiet!"
Window Focus
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
13 Window Focus alternatives
If you want to concentrate on a task at hand on your Mac, Window Focus is an absolutely essential app. By highlighting the window you are currently working on and have open, all other background windows are dimmed, which minimizes the distraction they cause and helps boost your...
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Window Focus Features
1. Distraction-freeWindow Focus has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
Dims background windows
UnDistracted for macOS
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
9 UnDistracted for macOS alternatives
UnDistracted for Mac gives you the tools you need to make your desktop less distracting, so you can focus on the task at hand. Function: Hides desktop icons, Highlight active app, Hides Dock and menubar, Sets “Do not Disturb” mode.
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UnDistracted for macOS Features
Hide MenuBar
Baitblock
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Free • Proprietary
Online
Google Chrome
64 Baitblock alternatives
A browser extension to eliminate distractions on the Internet and helps you stay focused.
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Baitblock Features
Stay Focused
StayFocused
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
14 StayFocused alternatives
Stay Focused is a small app which lives in your menu bar. Its role is to help you to stay concentrate on one task without any distractions. The focus mask will always follow on every workspace.
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StayFocused Features
1. Distraction-freeStayFocused has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
Sits in the MenuBar