WindowGrid Alternatives

WindowGrid is described as 'modern window management program that allows the user to quickly and easily layout their windows on a dynamic grid' and is a Window Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to WindowGrid for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, KDE and PortableApps.com. The best alternative is Microsoft PowerToys, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WindowGrid are Rectangle, AquaSnap, Divvy and altdrag.

WindowGrid alternatives are mainly Window Managers but may also be File Search Utilities or Application Launchers. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of WindowGrid.

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WindowGrid

Free • Proprietary
Window Manager
Windows

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Microsoft PowerToys
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Free • Open Source
File Search Utility
Window Manager
Application Launcher
Windows
38 alternatives to Microsoft PowerToys
Microsoft PowerToys is a set of utilities for power users to tune and streamline their Windows experience for greater productivity.
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Microsoft PowerToys Features
1. Color PickerMicrosoft PowerToys allows you to select and copy a color property from an image, object, or shape.
2. Batch Rename FilesMicrosoft PowerToys supports renaming of different types of files or data in large batches.
3. LightweightMicrosoft PowerToys consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
4. Windows Explorer ExtensionMicrosoft PowerToys can extend Windows Explorer in various ways, for example add context menu options, etc..
5. Dark ModeMicrosoft PowerToys supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. OCRExtract the text from a screen capture or file and paste it into another document for edits.
Tiling Window Manager
SVG Preview
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Snap windows
Snapping
Rectangle
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Freemium • Proprietary
Window Manager
Mac
63 alternatives to Rectangle
Move and resize windows on macOS with keyboard shortcuts. Rectangle is a window management app based on Spectacle, written in Apple Swift.
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Rectangle Features
1. Ad-freeRectangle doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Usability
Window Resizing
Window move resize
Snap windows
Low memory usage
AquaSnap
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Freemium • Proprietary
Window Manager
Windows
PortableApps.com
83 alternatives to AquaSnap
Aquasnap is a powerful window manager that helps you arrange and organize multiple applications on your desktop with minimum effort. It allows you to achieve maximum multitasking, especially if you own a high-resolution monitor or a multi-monitor setup.
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AquaSnap Features
1. Support for Multiple MonitorsAquaSnap supports the use of multiple displays.
2. PortableAquaSnap can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Snap windows
Window organizer
Window docking
Shortcut keys
Dock
Divvy
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Paid • Proprietary
Window Manager
Mac
Windows
83 alternatives to Divvy
Divvy is an entirely new way of managing your workspace. It allows you to quickly and efficiently "divvy up" your screen into exact portions.
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Divvy Features
1. Support for Multiple MonitorsDivvy supports the use of multiple displays.
Window organizer
Snap windows
Discontinued
The project seems no longer developed. Last version, 1.5.2, released in August 2019, can be still downloaded and bought from the official website and from the Appstore.
altdrag
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Windows
79 alternatives to altdrag
AltDrag allows you to move and resize windows much easier. When you have it running you can simply hold down the Alt key and then use your mouse to drag any window, and it doesn't matter where in the window you click.
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altdrag Features
1. Portablealtdrag can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Window Resizing
Snap windows
Discontinued
The last version (1.1) is from 2015.
Shiftit
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Mac
67 alternatives to Shiftit
ShiftIt is an application for OSX that allows you to quickly manipulate window position and size using keyboard shortcuts. It intends to become a full featured window organizer for OSX. It is a complete rewrite of the original ShiftIt by Aravindkumar Rajendiran which is not...
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Shiftit Features
1. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Shiftit without registration.
Window move resize
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Window organizer
Discontinued
This project is looking for a new maintainer. Until that transition is completed, there will likely not be further development on this project.from https://github.com/fikovnik/ShiftIt/blob/master/README.md
HyperDock
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
60 alternatives to HyperDock
HyperDock adds Windows 7 like features and more to Mac OS X.

Select individual application windows & tabs just by moving the mouse on a dock item, use mouse clicks to quickly open new windows and many more."

Window Previews Ever wondered how to activate a single wind.
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Dock
Discontinued
The last version (1.7) is from January 2017, but it's still available to download.
WinDock
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Free • Proprietary
Window Manager
Windows
18 alternatives to WinDock
WinDock is a window manager ideal for large, or multi-monitor setups.

Features: -Easy and intuitive drag-and-drop action to simplify moving and resizing Windows. -Highly customizable docking rules that specify how you want your windows to behave. -Multiple rule profiles/layouts.
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WinDock Features
1. PortableWinDock can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Window docking
Snap windows
Window organizer
KDE Mover-Sizer
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Windows
84 alternatives to KDE Mover-Sizer
KDE Mover-Sizer is a lightweight program enabling KDE-style alt-click moving and resizing for Windows XP, 7, 2000, 2003, Windows Server, and Vista.
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KDE Mover-Sizer Features
1. Support for Multiple MonitorsKDE Mover-Sizer supports the use of multiple displays.
2. LightweightKDE Mover-Sizer consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Snap windows
Taekwindow
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Windows
71 alternatives to Taekwindow
Taekwindow is a simple, lightweight and free Windows program that allows you to move and resize windows by dragging them with the Alt key, similar to many X11 window managers.
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Taekwindow Features
1. PortableTaekwindow can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.