Winflip Alternatives

Winflip is described as 'WinFlip emulates Windows Vistas "Flip 3D" effect for Windows XP. Using the hotkey of your choice, you can find the window youre looking for in a fast, clean 3D interface' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Winflip for Windows, Mac, Linux and BSD. The best alternative is Compiz, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Winflip are Witch, VistaSwitcher, Hyperswitch and Mission Control.

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

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Winflip

Free • Proprietary
Windows

WinFlip emulates Windows Vistas "Flip 3D" effect for Windows XP. Using the hotkey of your choice, you can find...

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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The program is no longer updated.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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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
Raskin
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Free • Proprietary
File Manager
Mac
11 alternatives to Raskin
Experience Raskin's unique bird's eye view to browse and manage your pictures, presentations, PDFs…

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KWin
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Shell Extension
Linux
BSD
36 alternatives to KWin
KWin is a window manager for the X Window System, and is in the process of becoming a Wayland compositor. It is an integral part, and the default window manager of the Plasma Workspaces, but it can also be used on its own or with other desktop environments.
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KWin Features
Extensible window manager
Sawfish
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Free • Open Source
Window Manager
Desktop Environment
Linux
33 alternatives to Sawfish
Sawfish is an extensible window manager using a Lisp-based scripting language. Its policy is very minimal compared to most window managers. Its aim is simply to manage windows in the most flexible and attractive manner possible.
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Sawfish Features
1. Support for scriptingSawfish supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
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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