WindowWatcher Alternatives

WindowWatcher is described as 'Free hybrid window magnifier and remote control spy. It gives Windows the ability to have proper and resizable picture-in-picture support above and beyond Aero Snap. It's great for watching stuff like online TV, streams or Youtube playlists in a small' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to WindowWatcher for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, PortableApps.com and Ubuntu apps. The best WindowWatcher alternative is ZoomIt, which is free. Other great apps like WindowWatcher are Magnifixer, OnTopReplica, PiP for Mac and KMag.

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  1. ZoomIt icon
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    ZoomIt is screen zoom and annotation tool for technical presentations that include application demonstrations. ZoomIt runs unobtrusively in the tray and activates with customizable hotkeys to zoom in on an area of the screen, move around while zoomed, and draw on the zoomed...

    31 ZoomIt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
    • ZoomIt is the most popular Windows alternative to WindowWatcher.

    • ZoomIt is the most popular free alternative to WindowWatcher.

    • ZoomIt is Free and ProprietaryWindowWatcher is also Free and Proprietary
    • ZoomIt is LightweightWindowWatcher is not according to our users
  2. Magnifixer icon
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    Magnifixer is a screen magnifier utility. You can place it anywhere on your screen, make it any size you want and select a zoom level. Magnifixer will always show the area of your screen where the mouse cursor resides.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Magnifixer as an Alternative to WindowWatcher
    Zorkzero
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    not an window watcher but a magnifier

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    • Magnifixer is Free and ProprietaryWindowWatcher is also Free and Proprietary
  3. OnTopReplica icon
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    A lightweight application that provides a real-time thumbnail replica of any window of your choice. OnTopReplica will stay always on top, allowing you to keep track of the original window while working and without having to keep the keyboard focus on it.

    13 OnTopReplica alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Comments about OnTopReplica as an Alternative to WindowWatcher
    Spiral_Plus
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    OnTopReplica is in all regards better than WindowWatcher. It has more features and fewer bugs. It feels more premium and yet is free!!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Lu9
    Positive
    0

    Pro: Easy to use, user friendly and functional Con: Less integration functionality (only single clicks)

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    • OnTopReplica is the most popular Open Source alternative to WindowWatcher.

    • OnTopReplica is Free and Open SourceWindowWatcher is Free and Proprietary
  4. PiP for Mac icon
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    macOS Picture in Picture window preview and AirPlay Receiver.

    17 PiP for Mac alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • PiP for Mac is the most popular Mac alternative to WindowWatcher.

    • PiP for Mac is Free and Open SourceWindowWatcher is Free and Proprietary
  5. KMag icon
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    KMag is a small utility for Linux to magnify a part of the screen. KMag is very useful for people with visual disabilities and for those working in the fields of image analysis, web development etc.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • KDE Plasma
     
    • KMag is the most popular Linux alternative to WindowWatcher.

    • KMag is Free and Open SourceWindowWatcher is Free and Proprietary
  6. Afloat icon
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    Make any app able to float on top.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • SIMBL
     
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    Virtual Magnifying Glass, a free, open source, screen magnification program for Windows, Linux, FreeBSD and Mac OS X. Free full version download and instructions for use.

    20 Virtual Magnifying Glass alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
     
  8. Glassbrick icon
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    Glassbrick is a screen magnifier that makes zooming your screen quick and easy. It allows you to change the colours of your screen to enhance readability. It’s also customisable, lightweight, fast and efficient.

    16 Glassbrick alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Screen magnifier system tray tool; once started, a floating window appears after clicking on the tray icon.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  10. OneLoupe icon
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    OneLoupe is a customizable screen magnification tool. It runs in the system tray and can be activated by clicking on the icon or setting a HotKey.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. Desktop Lens icon
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    You need zoom? We got some! Desktop Lens is a simple application to work with small fonts and hi-res images.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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