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

    QTTabBar

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    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...

    34 QTTabBar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
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    • Most users think QTTabBar is a great WindowTabs alternative.

    • QTTabBar is the most popular Windows alternative to WindowTabs.

    • QTTabBar is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to WindowTabs.

    • QTTabBar is Free and Open SourceWindowTabs is also Free and Open Source
  2. Clover icon

    Clover

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    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.

    12 Clover alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued
    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer
    Entire app window
     
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    Comments about Clover as an Alternative to WindowTabs
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    It only works on windows explorer, windowtabs is for all software.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    only adds tabs to windows explorer

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    application adds the tabs to the windows

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Clover is a great WindowTabs alternative.

    • Clover is Free and ProprietaryWindowTabs is Free and Open Source
  4. Krusader icon

    Krusader

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

    55 Krusader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • XQuartz
    • KDE Plasma
    Krusader screenshot 1
     

    • Krusader is the most popular Linux alternative to WindowTabs.

    • Krusader is Free and Open SourceWindowTabs is also Free and Open Source
    • Krusader is LightweightWindowTabs is not according to our users
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    TidyTabs

    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 Offi...

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    TidyTabs

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    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.

    15 TidyTabs alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Tabbify everything
     
  7. Finder icon

    Finder

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    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.

    141 Finder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Finder screenshot 1
     

    • Finder is the most popular Mac alternative to WindowTabs.

    • Finder is Free and ProprietaryWindowTabs is Free and Open Source
  8. Bloom File Manager icon

    Bloom File Manager

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    The finest replacement for Finder with powerful tools to streamline your workflow, enhance productivity, and keep everything organized at your fingertips.

    55 Bloom File Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Bloom File Manager screenshot 1
     

    • Bloom File Manager is the most popular commercial alternative to WindowTabs.

    • Bloom File Manager is Paid and ProprietaryWindowTabs is Free and Open Source
    • Bloom File Manager is CustomizableWindowTabs is not according to our users
  10. Stardock Groupy icon

    Stardock Groupy

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    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.

    13 Stardock Groupy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Stardock Groupy screenshot 1
     
  11. XtraFinder icon

    XtraFinder

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    XtraFinder add tabs and extra features to the Finder.

    19 XtraFinder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Finder
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    Comments about XtraFinder as an Alternative to WindowTabs
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    Windowtabs support almost all applications. This support one particular app.

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

    Unreal Commander

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    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...

    73 Unreal Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. NERD tree

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    The NERDTree is a file system explorer for the Vim editor. Using this plugin, users can visually browse complex directory hierarchies, quickly open files for reading or editing, and perform basic file system operations.

    70 NERD tree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Vim
    NERD tree screenshot 1
     
  15. GNOME Commander icon

    GNOME Commander

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Dual pane
     
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