Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to AeroSpace
AeroSpace is an i3-like tiling window manager for macOS
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. AeroSpace launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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a tiling window manager for macos. Contribute to acsandmann/rift development by creating an account on GitHub.
2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Alfred 3▲687The Mac's best launcher just got a whole lot better
2016 · alfredapp.com · its alternatives →
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WorkspacePro▲314Launch a bunch of macOS apps just with 1 shortcut or click!
2019 · workspaceproapp.com · its alternatives →
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Hi HN! I recently switched from a Fedora/GNOME laptop to a MacBook Air. My old setup served me well as a portable workstation, but I’ve started traveling more while working remotely and needed something with similar performance but better battery life. The main thing I missed was a simple taskbar that shows the windows in the current workspace instead of a Dock that mixes everything together. I built boringBar so I would not have to use the Dock. It shows only the windows in the current Space, lets you switch Spaces by scrolling on the bar, and adds a desktop switcher so you can jump…
Apr 2026 · boringbar.app · its alternatives →
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App Launcher Switcher | Dock and CMD-Tab alternative
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Snap▲115Effortless window management for power users on macOS
2025 · freethinkel.dev · its alternatives →
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A lightweight macOS window and app manager scriptable with JavaScript - kasper/phoenix
2018 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Contribute to magicmark/spacelist development by creating an account on GitHub.
Dec 2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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A lightweight macOS window and app manager scriptable with JavaScript - kasper/phoenix
2020 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Hold spacebar while pressing a key to launch/switch apps
2017 · spacelauncherapp.com · its alternatives →
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The modern productivity suite designed for teams
2015 · quip.com · its alternatives →
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I've recently launched a new open-source project aimed at enhancing the experience of switching between Spaces/workspaces on macOS. The built-in Spaces feature is often slow and unfriendly. This project is designed to boost your productivity :). Enjoy!
2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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AI-powered tool to boost your app's visibility and downloads
2025 · dock-app.com · its alternatives →
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NotchSpace▲82Turn your Mac notch into an intelligent active workspace
Jun 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Lok Board▲125Experience desktop class efficiency on your iPad
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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An all in one app for aviation enthusiasts ✈️
2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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