WindowGrid Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to WindowGrid for Windows and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is Microsoft PowerToys, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to WindowGrid and many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to WindowGrid are AquaSnap, Divvy, altdrag and WinDock.

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.

WindowGrid

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Window Manager

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Microsoft PowerToys
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
File Search Utility
Application Launcher
Windows
44 Microsoft PowerToys alternatives
Microsoft PowerToys is a set of utilities for power users aimed at enhancing Windows productivity. The available utilities include:
- - Microsoft PowerToys is the most popular Windows alternative to WindowGrid.
- - Microsoft PowerToys is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to WindowGrid.
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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.
7. Ad-freeMicrosoft PowerToys doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
8. Works OfflineMicrosoft PowerToys can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
9. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsMicrosoft PowerToys can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
Tiling Window Manager
SVG Preview
On top
Snap windows
Snapping
Support for Multiple Monitors
No registration required
AquaSnap
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Freemium • Proprietary
Window Manager
Windows
PortableApps.com
85 AquaSnap alternatives
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
86 Divvy alternatives
Divvy is an entirely new way of managing your workspace. It allows you to quickly and efficiently "divvy up" your screen into exact portions.
- - Divvy is the most popular commercial alternative to WindowGrid.
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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
81 altdrag alternatives
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.
WinDock
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Free • Proprietary
Window Manager
Windows
18 WinDock alternatives
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
GridMove
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Windows
53 GridMove alternatives
GridMove - A window management tool that can quickly arrange your windows into desktop grids.
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GridMove Features
Window organizer
GridWM (Grid Window Manager)
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Paid • Proprietary
Window Manager
Windows
28 GridWM (Grid Window Manager) alternatives
Stack Window Manager With Manual Grid Tiling Layout Extended Desktop Area Left Hand Keyboard + Right Hand Mouse.
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GridWM (Grid Window Manager) Features
1. Support for Multiple MonitorsGridWM (Grid Window Manager) supports the use of multiple displays.
2. LightweightGridWM (Grid Window Manager) consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Keyboard Shortcuts
KDE Mover-Sizer
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Windows
86 KDE Mover-Sizer alternatives
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
74 Taekwindow alternatives
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.
Discontinued
The last update is from March 2011.
MaxTo
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
18 MaxTo alternatives
MaxTo is a small Windows program that divides your monitors into regions. When you maximize a window, it will no longer fit the entire screen, but only the region it was maximized into. Your windows are neatly organized into the grid you have defined when they are maximized.
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MaxTo Features
Window organizer
Snap windows
Window docking
MoveInactiveWin
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Free • Proprietary
Window Manager
Windows
83 MoveInactiveWin alternatives
Sometimes a lot of deskop clutter can hide a window (eg, open file, programs, files-explorer, dialogs)
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MoveInactiveWin Features
Window organizer
WinSize2
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Windows
21 WinSize2 alternatives
WinSize2 can move windows automatically to a predefined place and / or resize the width and/or height to a predefined size.
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WinSize2 Features
Auto resize
Discontinued
No updates since "V 2.38.04 (2011-06-10)". See http://winsize2.sourceforge.net/en/