WindowManager AlternativesWindow Managers and other similar apps like WindowManager

WindowManager is described as 'Helps you to improve your work flow by remembering and restoring the position and size of your programs and windows' and is a Window Manager in the os & utilities category. There are eight alternatives to WindowManager for Windows, Mac, PortableApps.com and File Explorer. The best WindowManager alternative is AquaSnap, which is free. Other great apps like WindowManager are Divvy, DeskScope, AutoSizer and Chameleon Window Manager.

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WindowManager helps you to improve your work flow by remembering and restoring the position and size of your programs and windows.

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WindowManager alternatives page was last updated Apr 5, 2022
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  1. AquaSnap icon

    AquaSnap

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    Optimize your desktop environment with this management tool offering window docking, snapping, multi-monitor support, and keyboard shortcuts for enhanced productivity.

    87 AquaSnap alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Dock window to sides or corners

    AquaSnap Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Portable
    3.  Snap windows
    4.  Window organizer
    5.  Window docking
    6.  Shortcut keys
    7.  Dock

    AquaSnap VS WindowManager

     

    • AquaSnap is the most popular Windows alternative to WindowManager.

    • AquaSnap is the most popular free alternative to WindowManager.

    • AquaSnap is Freemium and ProprietaryWindowManager is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Divvy icon

    Divvy

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    Divvy is an entirely new way of managing your workspace. It allows you to quickly and efficiently "divvy up" your screen into exact portions.

    88 Divvy alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Divvy screenshot 1
    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.

    Divvy Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Window organizer
    3.  Snap windows

    Divvy VS WindowManager

     

    • Divvy is the most popular Mac alternative to WindowManager.

    • Divvy is the most popular commercial alternative to WindowManager.

    • Divvy is Paid and ProprietaryWindowManager is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. DeskScope icon

    DeskScope

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    DeskScope is an easy-to-use window manager with the Desk View™, an interactive view of the desktop. DeskScope creates mini-windows on the Desk View to represent desktop applications and Windows 11 apps.

    77 DeskScope alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    DeskScope screenshot 1

    DeskScope VS WindowManager

     
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  6. AutoSizer icon

    AutoSizer

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    AutoSizer automatically resizes programs for you, keeping them at a specific size or keeping them maximized. One popular use is to keep Internet Explorer maximized when you go on the web. It works with most software programs, and supports maximizing to specific monitors on...

    27 AutoSizer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window
    Discontinued

    Last updated: "AutoSizer 1.71 (December 3rd, 2008)". See release date: http://www.softpedia.com/hubs/Window-Maximizer/

    AutoSizer VS WindowManager

     
  7. Chameleon Window Manager icon

    Chameleon Window Manager

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    Chameleon Window Manager will allow you to control the windows of your programs using customizable buttons added to the title bars of the windows (Always on Top, Minimize to Tray, Minimize to Caption, Specify Transparency, Position window at left/right of screen).

    93 Chameleon Window Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
    Chameleon Window Manager - Buttons

    Chameleon Window Manager Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    2.  On top

    Chameleon Window Manager VS WindowManager

     
  8. FancyWM icon

    FancyWM

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    FancyWM is a dynamic tiling window manager for Microsoft Windows.

    28 FancyWM alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    FancyWM screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Window organizer
    2.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    3.  Snap windows
    4.  Window Resizing
    5.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    6.  Tiling Window Manager
    7.  Customize Windows
    8.  Window docking
    9.  Window move resize
    10.  Low CPU usage

    FancyWM VS WindowManager

     

    • FancyWM is the most popular Open Source alternative to WindowManager.

    • FancyWM is Free and Open SourceWindowManager is Paid and Proprietary
    • FancyWM is LightweightWindowManager is not according to our users
  10. TaskLayout icon

    TaskLayout

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    TaskLayout is a small portable layout manager which allow saving/restoring of desktop layout (a set of specified apps/windows with corresponding position on screen) in a single click/hotkey.

    29 TaskLayout alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    TaskLayout screenshot 1

    TaskLayout Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for Batch Mode
    3.  Software Management
    4.  Global hotkey

    TaskLayout VS WindowManager

     
  11. Tuck icon

    Tuck

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    Tuck is a handy menu bar application that allows you to quickly and simply clear multi-window clutter by hiding windows under your screen edges.

    76 Tuck alternatives

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Tuck screenshot 1

    Tuck Features

    1.  Hide apps
    2.  Snap windows
    3.  Window docking

    Tuck VS WindowManager

     
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