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, Afloat and Glassbrick.

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WindowWatcher is a 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...

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WindowWatcher alternatives page was last updated Feb 2, 2021
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  1. ZoomIt icon

    ZoomIt

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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...

    28 ZoomIt alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    ZoomIt screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Annotate Screenshot
    2.  Portable
    3.  On-screen annotations

    ZoomIt VS WindowWatcher

     

    • 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

    Magnifixer

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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.

    29 Magnifixer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Magnifixer screenshot

    Magnifixer Features

    1.  Magnifying glass in window

    Magnifixer VS WindowWatcher

     
    Comments about Magnifixer as an Alternative to WindowWatcher
    Zorkzero
    Negative •Aug 12, 2015
    0

    not an window watcher but a magnifier

    Magnifixer icon
    • Magnifixer is Free and ProprietaryWindowWatcher is also Free and Proprietary
  4. OnTopReplica icon

    OnTopReplica

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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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    OnTopReplica screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last release (3.5.1) is from April 2018.

    OnTopReplica Features

    1.  Partial Window
    2.  On top

    OnTopReplica VS WindowWatcher

     
    Comments about OnTopReplica as an Alternative to WindowWatcher
    Spiral_Plus
    Positive •Feb 2, 2021
    0

    OnTopReplica is in all regards better than WindowWatcher. It has more features and fewer bugs. It feels more premium and yet is free!!

    Lu9
    Positive •Nov 29, 2019
    0

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

    OnTopReplica icon

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

    • OnTopReplica is Free and Open SourceWindowWatcher is Free and Proprietary
  5. Afloat icon

    Afloat

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    Make any app able to float on top.

    21 Afloat alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • SIMBL
    Afloat screenshot 1

    Afloat Features

    1.  On top
    2.  Interface Overlay

    Afloat VS WindowWatcher

     

    • Afloat is the most popular Mac alternative to WindowWatcher.

    • Afloat is Free and Open SourceWindowWatcher is Free and Proprietary
  6. Glassbrick icon

    Glassbrick

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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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Glassbrick screenshot 1

    Glassbrick Features

    1.  Portable
    2. Zoom icon  Zoom integration

    Glassbrick VS WindowWatcher

     
  7. Virtual Magnifying Glass icon

    Virtual Magnifying Glass

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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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    Virtual Magnifying Glass screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project hasn't been updated since 2019.

    Virtual Magnifying Glass Features

    1.  Portable
    2. Zoom icon  Zoom integration

    Virtual Magnifying Glass VS WindowWatcher

     

    • Virtual Magnifying Glass is the most popular Linux alternative to WindowWatcher.

    • Virtual Magnifying Glass is Free and Open SourceWindowWatcher is Free and Proprietary
  9. PiP for Mac icon

    PiP for Mac

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    macOS Picture in Picture window preview and AirPlay Receiver.

    17 PiP for Mac alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    PiP for Mac screenshot 1

    PiP for Mac Features

    1.  Picture in Picture
    2.  Crop video
    3.  On top

    PiP for Mac VS WindowWatcher

     
  10. OneLoupe icon

    OneLoupe

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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.

    17 OneLoupe alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Magnifier

    OneLoupe Features

    1.  Portable

    OneLoupe VS WindowWatcher

     
  11. Duplicate Windows icon

    Duplicate Windows

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    Duplicate Windows visually copies any window in Mac OS X live and on-the-fly. It’s like display mirroring for individual windows! I created the tool to display windows across multiple monitors in extended desktop mode during presentations.

    9 Duplicate Windows alternatives

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Duplicate Windows screenshot 1

    Duplicate Windows Features

    1.  Picture in Picture
    2.  On top

    Duplicate Windows VS WindowWatcher

     

    • Duplicate Windows is the most popular commercial alternative to WindowWatcher.

    • Duplicate Windows is Paid and ProprietaryWindowWatcher is Free and Proprietary

  12. Sticky Previews

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    Sticky Previews is a lightweight productivity tool that lets you create live previews of any window or a screen region of your choice. It keeps previews above all other applications like a sticky-note thus allowing you to monitor any background window in real time no matter...

    2 Sticky Previews alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Sticky Previews screenshot 1

    Sticky Previews Features

    1.  On top

    Sticky Previews VS WindowWatcher

     
    Comments about Sticky Previews as an Alternative to WindowWatcher
    Guest
    Positive •May 20, 2020
    0

    It's easy to select regions and adjust them - click and drag. Also easy to create another monitoring region. Feels nice and easy to work with overall.

    • Sticky Previews is Paid and ProprietaryWindowWatcher is Free and Proprietary
  13. Picture In Picture icon

    Picture In Picture

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    Picture in Picture (PiP) allows watching videos from the internet while working at a computer. Using unique algorithms, the program finds videos on web pages and allows to open them in a floating window, that remains in the front.

    21 Picture In Picture alternatives

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Google Chrome
    Picture In Picture screenshot 1

    Picture In Picture Features

    1.  Picture in Picture

    Picture In Picture VS WindowWatcher

     
  14. Compiz Enhanced Zoom icon

    Compiz Enhanced Zoom

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    The Enhanced Zoom Desktop plugin allows the whole screen to be zoomed in for improved legibility. It is possible to continue working with other applications while zoomed in.

    10 Compiz Enhanced Zoom alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Compiz Enhanced Zoom screenshot 1

    Compiz Enhanced Zoom VS WindowWatcher

     
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