X-tile Alternatives

X-tile is described as 'Application that allows you to select a number of windows and tile them in different ways. It works on any X desktop like Gnome, KDE, XFCE, LXDE. The main features are: many tiling geometries, undo tiling, invert tiling order, optional system tray docking and menu' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to X-tile for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Microsoft Edge and Vivaldi apps. The best X-tile alternative is DisplayFusion, which is free. Other great apps like X-tile are Dual Monitor Tools, Ultramon, Actual Multiple Monitors and New Window Setup.

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X-tile is an application that allows you to select a number of windows and tile them in different ways. It works on any X desktop like Gnome, KDE, XFCE, LXDE. The main features are: many tiling geometries, undo tiling,...

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X-tile alternatives page was last updated Sep 28, 2023
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  1. DisplayFusion icon
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    DisplayFusion

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    DisplayFusion will make your multi-monitor life much easier. With powerful features like Multi-Monitor Taskbars, TitleBar Buttons and fully customizable Functions, DisplayFusion will make managing your multiple monitors painless.

    45 DisplayFusion alternatives
    Wallpaper Settings

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Settings
    Load Wallpaper from Fickr
    +9
    Window Previews on the DisplayFusion Taskbar

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Triggers
    3.  Snap windows
    4.  Window organizer
    5.  Support for scripting
    6.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    7.  Support for Remote Control
    8.  Split windows
    9.  Multiple languages
    DisplayFusion iconX-tile Icon

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    • DisplayFusion is the most popular Windows alternative to X-tile.

    • DisplayFusion is the most popular free alternative to X-tile.

    • DisplayFusion is Freemium and ProprietaryX-tile is Free and Open Source
    • DisplayFusion is LightweightX-tile is not according to our users
  2. Dual Monitor Tools icon
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    Dual Monitor Tools

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    Dual Monitor Tools is a software package for Windows users with dual or multiple monitor setups.

    All the tools are open source and free, and each tool is independent so you only need to install or run what you want.

    18 Dual Monitor Tools alternatives
    Dual Monitor Tools screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Dual Monitor Tools Features

    1.  Display Management
    2.  Adaptive Backgrounds
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    Dual Monitor Tools iconX-tile Icon

    Dual Monitor Tools VS X-tile

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    • Dual Monitor Tools is the most popular Open Source alternative to X-tile.

    • Dual Monitor Tools is Free and Open SourceX-tile is also Free and Open Source
  4. Ultramon icon
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    Ultramon

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    Get the most out of multiple monitors with UltraMon.

    19 Ultramon alternatives
    Ultramon screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Ultramon Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    Windows Mangement
    Smart Taskbar
    +1
    Screensaver Settings
    Discontinued

    The program seems no longer updated. Last version, 3.4.1, released in October 2018, can be still downloaded from the official website

    Ultramon iconX-tile Icon

    Ultramon VS X-tile

    Is Ultramon a good alternative to X-tile?
     

    • Ultramon is the most popular commercial alternative to X-tile.

    • Ultramon is Paid and ProprietaryX-tile is Free and Open Source
  5. Actual Multiple Monitors icon
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    Actual Multiple Monitors

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    Actual Multiple Monitors is a software utility which offers the comprehensive solution to improve the functionality of Windows user interface for comfortable and effective work with multi-monitor configurations.

    16 Actual Multiple Monitors alternatives
    Actual Multiple Monitors screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Actual Multiple Monitors Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    Actual Multiple Monitors iconX-tile Icon

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  6. New Window Setup icon
    New Window Setup icon

    New Window Setup

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    Do you use multiple monitors? This extension will force new windows into one of them.

    12 New Window Setup alternatives
    New Window Setup screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Brave
    • Opera
    • Vivaldi Browser

    New Window Setup Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    New Window Setup screenshot 1
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    New Window Setup iconX-tile Icon

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  7. Superpaper icon
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    Superpaper

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    Superpaper is an advanced multi monitor wallpaper manager for Linux, Windows and Mac OS X operating systems.

    5 Superpaper alternatives
    Main UI

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Superpaper Features

    1.  Wallpaper Cycling
    Superpaper iconX-tile Icon

    Superpaper VS X-tile

    Is Superpaper a good alternative to X-tile?
     

    • Superpaper is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to X-tile.

    • Superpaper is Free and Open SourceX-tile is also Free and Open Source
  9. NVIDIA RTX Desktop Manager icon
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    NVIDIA RTX Desktop Manager

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    NVIDIA RTX Desktop Manager is a software tool that manages single or multi-monitor workspaces. It comes with the NVIDIA RTX Enterprise/Quadro driver package or can be downloaded separately. Its main function is to boost productivity by optimizing workspace layout.

    18 NVIDIA RTX Desktop Manager alternatives
    NVIDIA RTX Desktop Manager screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    NVIDIA RTX Desktop Manager Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Multiple desktops
    3.  Support for Hotkeys
    4.  User Profiles
    NVIDIA RTX Desktop Manager screenshot 1
    NVIDIA RTX Desktop Manager screenshot 2
    +1
    NVIDIA RTX Desktop Manager screenshot 3
    NVIDIA RTX Desktop Manager iconX-tile Icon

    NVIDIA RTX Desktop Manager VS X-tile

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  10. SwitchResX icon
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    SwitchResX

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    SwitchResX is a tool designed to manage resolutions of all your monitors and HDTVs. This includes convenient methods for managing the contents of multiple desktops, for creating custom resolutions for non-standard TVs and other display devices, and even advanced scripting...

    7 SwitchResX alternatives
    SwitchResX screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    SwitchResX Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Resource pool
    3.  Configuration
    4.  Configuration Management
    SwitchResX iconX-tile Icon

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  11. Wallpaper Manager icon
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    Wallpaper Manager

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    Wallpaper Manager is a wallpaper cycling and management tool especially designed for multiscreen systems.

    17 Wallpaper Manager alternatives
    Wallpaper Manager screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Wallpaper Manager Features

    1.  Wallpaper Cycling
    Wallpaper Manager screenshot 1
    Wallpaper Manager screenshot 2
    +1
    Wallpaper Manager screenshot 3
    Discontinued

    The last version is from 2010.

    Wallpaper Manager iconX-tile Icon

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  12. MultiMonitorTool icon
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    MultiMonitorTool

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    With MultiMonitorTool, you can disable/enable monitors, set the primary monitor, save and load the configuration of all monitors, and move windows from one monitor to another.

    13 MultiMonitorTool alternatives
    MultiMonitorTool screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Portable
    3.  Multiple Profiles
    4.  Shortcut keys
    5.  Tray Icon
    MultiMonitorTool iconX-tile Icon

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  13. ZBar icon
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    ZBar

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    ZBar is a utility for those who use multiple monitors. If you have a single screen, then theres nothing to see here. Move on.

    14 ZBar alternatives
    ZBar screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    ZBar Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    ZBar screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Discontinued since 2012. See changelog at https://www.zhornsoftware.co.uk/zbar/index.html

    ZBar iconX-tile Icon

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  14. MultiMon icon
    MultiMon icon

    MultiMon

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    MultiMonitor TaskBar A shiny new windows task Bar for your multiple monitors!.

    14 MultiMon alternatives
    MultiMon screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MultiMon screenshot 1
    MultiMon iconX-tile Icon

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