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, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Linux apps. The best WindowFX alternative is Compiz, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WindowFX are Focus, Focus Window Highlighter, Nimi Visuals and HazeOver.

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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.

    32 Compiz alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  2. Focus Window Highlighter helps you stay productive by visually highlighting your currently active window. In today's multi-window, multi-monitor work environments, it's easy to lose track of which window is in focus.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  3. Nimi Visuals icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. HazeOver icon
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    Too many windows to manage? Big display? Or getting lost in multiple monitors? HazeOver is for you! ? TRIAL version: HazeOver.com

    24 HazeOver alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. Vitamin-R icon
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    Vitamin-R is a focus and time-boxing app for macOS from indie developer publicspace.net, available since 2010.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. Quiet icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. Distraction dimmer for Windows ala HazeOver/LeDimmer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Window Focus icon
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    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...

    14 Window Focus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. Focusdim icon
     Like

    Professional focus enhancement for macOS. Dim background applications or highlight your active window with beautiful colored borders.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. Flora is a new way to stay off your phone, clear to-do lists, and build positive, life-changing habits. Whenever you want to make progress towards your goals, plant a seed in Flora.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android
     
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