WindowSwitcher for macOS Alternatives

WindowSwitcher for macOS is described as 'When Mac several applications are running, with many windows open, it is difficult to manage the chaos and to work productively. Manually switching between windows and placing them on the screen wastes a lot of time' and is a Window Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to WindowSwitcher for macOS for Mac, Windows and Linux. The best alternative is AltTab, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WindowSwitcher for macOS are Compiz, Witch, VistaSwitcher and Hyperswitch.

WindowSwitcher for macOS alternatives are mainly Window Managers but may also be Shell Extensions or Application Launchers. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of WindowSwitcher for macOS.

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WindowSwitcher for macOS

Paid • Proprietary
Window Manager
Mac

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AltTab
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Free • Open Source
Mac
14 alternatives to AltTab
AltTab brings the power of Windows’s “alt-tab” window switcher to macOS.
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AltTab Features
Window Switching
Customizable
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Window organizer
Compiz
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Linux
29 alternatives to Compiz
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.

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Witch
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
24 alternatives to Witch
Witch lets you access all of your windows by pressing a shortcut and choosing from a clearly arranged list of window titles.
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Witch Features
Window Switching
Integrated Search
Customizable
VistaSwitcher
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Free • Proprietary
Shell Extension
Windows
27 alternatives to VistaSwitcher
VistaSwitcher is an elegant and powerful task management utility for Windows OS. Once installed, it replaces the default Windows Alt-Tab dialog with a nice box that shows a list of all running tasks, with their names and preview snapshots, and enables the user to take actions on...
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VistaSwitcher Features
1. Support for Multiple MonitorsVistaSwitcher supports the use of multiple displays.
Window Switching
Discontinued
The program is no longer updated. Last version, 1.1.5, released in May 2012, can be still downloaded from the official website.
Hyperswitch
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Free • Proprietary
Mac
22 alternatives to Hyperswitch
HyperSwitch provides a compelling alternative to HyperDock for keyboard junkies.

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Contexts
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Paid • Proprietary
Window Manager
Mac
18 alternatives to Contexts
Switch between application windows effortlessly – with a click, a quick gesture, keyboard shortcuts or search; no matter how many of them you have open; even on multiple spaces & multiple displays.
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Contexts Features
1. LightweightContexts consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
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Mission Control
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Paid • Proprietary
Window Manager
Mac
27 alternatives to Mission Control
Mission Control, formerly Exposé, is a feature of the OS X operating system.
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Mission Control Features
Bundled with macOS
Window organizer
HyperKeys
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Free • Open Source
Windows
Linux
16 alternatives to HyperKeys
Unleash the power of your keyboard by letting you bind ANY action to a shortcut. It's open-source and fully extendable. You can code you own actions or use one from the community !
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HyperKeys Features
Window Pinner
Support for Hotkeys
SwitchBlade
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Paid • Proprietary
Window Manager
Windows
25 alternatives to SwitchBlade
SwitchBlade allows for quick window switching using a configurable hotkey and an intuitive search interface.

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SmartTab
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
20 alternatives to SmartTab
SmartTab, the better Alt-Tab (a Windows Alt-Tab Dialog replacement).

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All windows with small icons & full title at a glance. Activate a window either by using the regular alt-tab dance, or hit a key between 0 and 9 and a-z (choosing the window you want), o.
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SmartTab Features
1. PortableSmartTab can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Discontinued
Work only on XP, last update was in 2006. See http://smarttab.org/download.php

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