WindowTabs Alternatives

WindowTabs is described as 'Adds browser-style tab functionality for desktop application windows, allowing grouping, dragging, and organizing multiple open programs for easier management' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to WindowTabs for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, File Explorer and Vim apps. The best WindowTabs alternative is QTTabBar, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WindowTabs are Clover, Krusader, TidyTabs and Finder.

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  1. QTTabBar icon
     179 likes

    QTTabBar is an extension for Windows Explorer that brings tabbed browsing to Microsoft's file browser. It comes with a number of nifty features including a favorites function for launching folders and applications, groupings of folders that can be opened together, tooltip...

    36 QTTabBar alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
     
  2. Clover icon
     238 likes

    Wings for your Windows Explorer!

    Clover is an extension of the Windows Explorer, to add multi-tab functionality similar to Google Chrome browser. After Clover is installed, you will be able to open multiple folders in tabs within the same window, and you can also be able to add.

    13 Clover alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued
    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
     
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    Clover vs WindowTabs Comments
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    Negative
    3

    It only works on windows explorer, windowtabs is for all software.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    only adds tabs to windows explorer

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    application adds the tabs to the windows

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    • Clover is Free and ProprietaryWindowTabs is Free and Open Source
  3. Krusader icon
     86 likes

    Krusader is an advanced twin panel (commander style) file manager for KDE Plasma and other desktops in the *nix world.

    56 Krusader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • XQuartz
    • KDE Plasma
     
  4. TidyTabs icon
     43 likes

    Elevate desktop productivity with tabbed functionality across applications. TidyTabs integrates seamlessly with Windows, allowing tab organization, reordering, and renaming. It supports various applications like Explorer and Office, working with AquaSnap for window snapping and tiling.

    16 TidyTabs alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Finder icon
     63 likes

    The Finder is the first thing that you see when your Mac finishes starting up. It opens automatically and stays open as you use other apps. It includes the Finder menu bar at the top of the screen and the desktop below that.

    144 Finder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. Stardock Groupy icon
     28 likes

    Enhance your workflow on Windows with a tabbed interface that organizes multiple applications. Drag and drop windows together, preview contents by mouseover, and copy files between Explorer tabs easily. It's a powerful tool from Stardock to streamline your productivity.

    14 Stardock Groupy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. XtraFinder icon
     67 likes

    XtraFinder add tabs and extra features to the Finder.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Finder
     
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    XtraFinder vs WindowTabs Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Windowtabs support almost all applications. This support one particular app.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • XtraFinder is Freemium and ProprietaryWindowTabs is Free and Open Source
    • XtraFinder is CustomizableWindowTabs is not according to our users
  8. GNOME Commander icon
     23 likes

    GNOME Commander is a "two-pane" graphical file manager for the GNOME desktop environment. GNOME Commander aims to fulfill the demands of more advanced users who like to focus on file management, their work through special applications and running smart commands.

    82 GNOME Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  9. Very powerfull two-panel interface commander. Unreal Commander has UNICODE support, Extended search of files, Multi-rename tool, Synchronization of directories, Support of archives ZIP, RAR, ACE, CAB, JAR, TAR, LHA, GZ, TGZ , Built-in FTP client, Folder tabs, Support of...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Tux Commander icon
     16 likes

    Tux Commander is a windowed file manager with 2 panels side by side similar to Double Commander, Total Commander or Midnight Commander.

    92 Tux Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Xfce
     
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