yabai AlternativesWindow Managers and other similar apps like yabai

yabai is described as 'Started as a C99 rewrite of chunkwm, originally supposed to be its first RC version' and is a Window Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to yabai for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Wayland, BSD and Windows apps. The best yabai alternative is Hyprland, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like yabai are Rectangle, niri, Sway and Loop - Window Management.

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  1. AquaSnap icon
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    Optimize your desktop environment with this management tool offering window docking, snapping, multi-monitor support, and keyboard shortcuts for enhanced productivity.

    106 AquaSnap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
  2. Hyprland icon
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    An independent tiling Wayland compositor written in C++. Noteworthy features of Hyprland include dynamic tiling, tabbed windows, a clean and readable C++ code-base, and a custom renderer that provides window animations, rounded corners, and Dual-Kawase Blur on transparent windows.

    33 Hyprland alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • openSUSE
    • Arch Linux
    • Gentoo
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • FreeBSD
    • Alpine Linux
    • Slackware
    • Wayland
     
  3. Rectangle icon
     107 likes

    Move and resize windows on macOS with keyboard shortcuts. Rectangle is a window management app based on Spectacle Wndow Manager, written in Swift (programming language).

    104 Rectangle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
     
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    Rectangle isn't a tiling window manager

    • Rectangle is Freemium and Open Sourceyabai is Free and Open Source
    • Rectangle is Lightweight and Privacy focusedyabai is not according to our users
  4. niri icon
     16 likes

    Windows are arranged in columns on an infinite strip going to the right. Opening a new window never causes existing windows to resize.

    83 niri alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wayland
     
  5. Sway icon
     24 likes

    Sway is a Tiling Wayland Compositor and a drop-in replacement for the i3 window manager for X11. It works with your existing i3 configuration and supports most of i3's features, plus a few extras.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. Loop is a macOS app that simplifies window management for you! You can effortlessly choose your window direction using a radial menu triggered by a simple key press, and customize it according to your preferences with personalized colors and settings.

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    • Mac
     
  7. ClickFit icon
     6 likes

    A macOS menu bar window manager that moves, resizes, snaps, and tiles windows using modifier-key drags, keyboard shortcuts, and trackpad gestures.

    6 ClickFit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. SnapZones icon
     9 likes

    Organize windows with ease using SnapZones. Enjoy magnetic snapping, predefined and custom layouts, multiple display configuration, and seamless transitioning between workspaces. SnapZones auto-starts at login, ensuring streamlined productivity for macOS users in any environment.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. i3 icon
     73 likes

    i3 is a dynamic tiling window manager with clean, readable and documented code, featuring extended Xinerama support, usage of libxcb instead of xlib and several improvements over wmii.

    87 i3 alternatives

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    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  10. Openbox icon
     77 likes

    Openbox is a highly configurable, next generation window manager with extensive standards support.

    78 Openbox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  11. MacsyZones icon
     4 likes

    Customize layouts and sections for organizing windows into defined zones on macOS, easily snap and rearrange application windows, support multitasking needs, reduce desktop clutter, and enhance work efficiency for users managing multiple windows.

    66 MacsyZones alternatives

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    • Mac
     
  12. WinMux icon
     4 likes

    Sidebar-first macOS window manager supporting project hierarchies, drag-and-drop window and tab group organization, fully adjustable window gaps, browser-style tab groups with tab reordering, auto-hiding sidebar, Liquid Glass support, and robust workspace navigation.

    51 WinMux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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