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24 alternatives to Change screen layout when connecting/disconnecting monitors

This tool automatically adjusts screen layouts when monitors are connected or disconnected. Designed for users who frequently dock and undock laptops or swap displays, it eliminates the need for manual window… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Change screen layout when connecting/disconnecting monitors launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   ScreenFocus▲431

   Working with multiple monitors made right.

   2018 · apptorium.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   X11 tool to share a screen area in any video meeting▲346

   Mirror a portion of your screen to a virtual monitor for easier screen sharing. - splitbrain/clipscreen

   2024 · github.com · its alternatives →

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   Tuck▲119

   Dock windows to the edge of your screen

   2020 · irradiatedsoftware.com · its alternatives →

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   Layouts▲87

   Save and restore the layout of your windows

   2021 · its alternatives →

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   Displaygo▲93

   One shortcut to control your dual monitors instantly

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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   HiDock▲108

   Set custom Dock settings for when on different displays

   2023 · hidock.app · its alternatives →

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   A Dashboard for External Monitors▲68

   The dashboard you will fall in love with.

   2013 · sublimedash.com · its alternatives →

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   Layout switcher▲153

   It is like Apple's App switcher, but for Layouts on macOS

   2022 · layoutswitcher.carrd.co · its alternatives →

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   ScreenWatchDog▲69

   Notify when the screen change

   2023 · its alternatives →

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    Use an old tablet as an extra monitor▲281

    but only for terminal and curses apps

    2023 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    ScreenCloud▲168

    Connect your screens

    2020 · screencloud.com · its alternatives →

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    ScreenSwytch▲1

    Your screens, sorted the second you sit down.

    Aug 2026 · screenswytch.co.uk · its alternatives →

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    Screen Commander▲96

    Blank your screens at the click of your mouse.

    2017 · its alternatives →

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    Displays▲112

    The complete toolbox to manage your monitors

    2016 · jibapps.com · its alternatives →

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    Split Screen Ultimate▲104

    Easiest way to resize and manage windows on your Mac.

    2015 · splitscreenapp.com · its alternatives →

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    shiftscreen 4X▲117

    Turn your iPad into a desktop computer

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Screen Box – Context switching by saving the apps on your screen▲15

    Pick up where you left off! When you need to pause your work, Screen Box can remember the apps on your screen so you can easily restore them later!

    2021 · screenbox.app · its alternatives →

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    Grid-based window tiling for X11 with powerful keyboard controls▲69

    Versatile window tiling for X11 with powerful keyboard controls - jakebian/snaptile

    2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    BossSensor▲103

    Hide screen when boss is approaching.

    2017 · its alternatives →

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    Pagescreen▲104

    Track any website visual change. Effortless.

    2017 · pagescreen.io · its alternatives →

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    DeskConnect▲78

    Move everything between your devices in one tap.

    2014 · its alternatives →

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    ScreenVeil▲86

    Hide what shouldn’t be seen on your computer

    May 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    BetterSnapTool▲129

    Manage your window positions and size from your keyboard

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    HocusFocus▲94

    Switch focus across displays just by hovering

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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