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.

Free Open Source Linux

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...

• Discontinued The program is no longer updated. Last version, 1.1.5, released in May 2012, can be still downloaded from the official website.

Free Windows

Hyperswitch

HyperSwitch provides a compelling alternative to HyperDock for keyboard junkies. What's New Version 0.2.365-dev: Fix an issue that could delay activations...

Free Mac

Contexts

Switch between application windows effortlessly – with a click, a quick gesture, keyboard shortcuts or search; no matter how many of them you have open; even on multiple...

Commercial Mac

ActiveDock

Application Launcher, improved Dock for macOS, alternative to Apple Dock, uBar, HyperDock.

Commercial $ $ $ Mac

Mission Control

Mission Control, formerly Exposé, is a feature of the OS X operating system. Mission Control lets you view all open windows with a single keystroke: it...

Commercial Mac

Command-Tab Plus

Command-Tab Plus is designed to let you switch between apps and windows in a faster and more convenient way.

Commercial Mac

Shock Aero 3D

Have you seen the cool and nice effects of Windows Aero in Windows Vista? One of those effects is a view of your open windows in a three-dimensional stack on your...

• Discontinued 9 years since last update.. See http://www.docs.kr/entry/Download-Shock-Aero3D-en

Free Windows

SmartTab

SmartTab, the better Alt-Tab (a Windows Alt-Tab Dialog replacement). Features: All windows with small icons & full title at a glance. Activate a...

• Discontinued Work only on XP, last update was in 2006. See http://smarttab.org/download.php

Free Windows

Winflip

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...

Free Windows

Manico

Manico is a fast application switcher for Mac that lets you access apps by simply holding the Option key and pressing the target number.

Freemium Mac

Topdesk

TopDesk radically reduces the time you spend switching between tasks by giving you the ability to quickly find the window you want from a thumbnail view. Swiftly...

Commercial Windows

Deskpose NXT

The ultimate desktop organizer. DeskPose NXT helps you to find your applications fast, organize your desktop and become more productive. Too many open windows? Stop...

Commercial Windows

Alt-Tab Thingy

If you are not familiar with the Alt-Tab task switcher in Windows, its a keyboard short-cut (hot-key) to enable fast switching between applications/windows. This feature...

• Discontinued The official website is no longer available. Last version, 4.0.4, released in September 2009, can be still downloaded from the mirrors provided.

Free Windows

SpaceLauncher

With SpaceLauncher for macOS, you can launch or switch to an app by pressing a pre-defined key while holding down spacebar.

Free Mac