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24 alternatives to Switch windows of same app with hotkey (alt + `)

Easily switch between windows of the same app with Alt+` (Backtick), also switch between apps with Alt+Tab. - sigoden/window-switcher

This utility lets users quickly switch between multiple windows of the same application using a keyboard shortcut (Alt + `). Launched in 2022, it's built for anyone who works with multiple windows from a single program… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Switch windows of same app with hotkey (alt + `) launched in 2022; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   Alt-tab-macos – Windows-style alt-tab on macOS▲156

   Windows alt-tab on macOS . Contribute to lwouis/alt-tab-macos development by creating an account on GitHub.

   2019 · github.com · its alternatives →

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   Contexts▲62

   Radically simpler & faster window switcher

   2021 · contexts.co · its alternatives →

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   Tab Switcher▲107

   Fast switching between tabs & windows (Safari & Chrome)

   2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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   LaunchPalette▲80

   Switch between apps and windows with keyboard shortcuts

   2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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   AltTab▲109

   See every window. Switch in an instant

   2023 · alt-tab.app · 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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   I built a tool to solve window management▲54

   Hello, my name is Andrew. I'm an indie developer and I'm excited to release Smart Switcher for Windows 10/11. I'm looking for feedback on the overall project and the application itself. I built this because I couldn't find a window switching/management solution that worked for me. I tried all kinds of different solutions, virtual desktop extensions, obscure GUI window managers, you name it. Overtime I realized I wanted something that prioritizes one window at a time, is keyboard driven with has minimal if no GUI elements. I figured this part out, but knew something was missing. I…

   2025 · aboveaverageuser.com · its alternatives →

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   DashPane▲97

   Built this for macOS because I wanted app switching to feel faster and more flexible than the default Command-Tab flow. DashPane combines app switching and launching in one flow, with: • customizable app shortcuts • fuzzy search for apps and windows • sidebar access • edge gestures • more consistent Command-Tab behavior • appearance, menu bar, and haptics settings This is the v2 update, shipped about a month after launch. A lot of the changes came from early user feedback. Site: https://www.dashpane.pro/

   Mar 2026 · dashpane.pro · its alternatives →

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   TouchSwitcher▲319

   Switch between apps with just the Touch Bar

   2016 · hazeover.com · its alternatives →

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    FlipSwitcher▲2

    A modern, beautiful Alt-Tab replacement for Windows

    Dec 2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Switch▲135

    Keyboard-driven commands to navigate your apps faster

    2019 · get-switch.app · its alternatives →

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    Switch for macOS▲174

    Keyboard-driven commands to navigate your mac apps faster.

    2021 · get-switch.app · its alternatives →

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    I3wm Alt+Tab Workspace Switcher▲61

    https://github.com/iondodon/i3-switcher-x11 The i3wm Alt+Tab Workspace Switcher is a tool designed to bring the familiar Alt+Tab window switching functionality to the i3 window manager environment. It aims to enhance productivity by enabling users to switch between workspaces efficiently and intuitively, mimicking the window switching feature found in traditional desktop environments like Windows. In my experience, using the $mod+workspace number to switch workspaces feels slower. I suspect this might be because I process visual cues more quickly than I recall specific…

    2024 · its alternatives →

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    Tabber - Windows and Apps Switcher▲4

    Switch windows and apps with a Hotkey.

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    WindowKeys 3.0▲125

    Hello, I’ve just released version 3.0 of WindowKeys, a small utility for macOS that gives you full control over the native window tiling system introduced in macOS Sequoia. Originally, WindowKeys was built to solve one very specific problem: assigning custom keyboard shortcuts to window tiling actions — especially useful if you use a third-party keyboard that can’t trigger system shortcuts. Over time it evolved beyond just shortcuts, and now 3.0 adds a few frequently requested features: - Move windows between displays (or iPad) - Repeat last tiling action for each app - Redesigned Shortcut…

    2025 · apptorium.com · its alternatives →

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    NavKey▲66

    Control Windows with only your keyboard

    Sep 2026 · apps.microsoft.com · its alternatives →

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    Window Switcher for macOS▲4

    Switch windows under the same app on macOS. Contribute to hanguokai/window-switcher development by creating an account on GitHub.

    Jul 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    EasySwitch▲98

    One mouse, keyboard and second screen for all your computers

    Aug 2026 · easyswitch.realbrain.cc · its alternatives →

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    OmniSwitch▲2

    AltTab + Paste + Alfred, in one hotkey

    Jun 2026 · orbit-terminus.pages.dev · its alternatives →

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    Multi-monitor KVM using just a USB switch▲397

    Simple KVM lets you control multiple PCs from one mouse, keyboard and monitor(s). It is similar to Haimgel's display-switch (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=29608967), but it provides a GUI which hopefully makes it a bit easier to set up. It also supports hotkeys which effectively lets you alt+tab between computers. I was surprised by the star-to-download ratio (55:400) on GitHub, so I thought I'd post it here as it might be useful to someone. Feedback welcome! Thanks, Fidel

    2024 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    WindowSwitcher for Mac▲117

    Powerful window manager application for Mac

    2019 · noteifyapp.com · its alternatives →

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    Fader▲90

    Minimize windows when you switch apps automatically

    Apr 2026 · eythor.com · its alternatives →

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    One Switch▲218

    All your mac toggles in one place

    2019 · fireball.studio · its alternatives →

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    Type Switch▲132

    Hi Ycombinator community, I’d like to share a project I recently launched: Type Switch, a macOS app designed to make language switching seamless and intuitive for multilingual users. As someone who works in multiple languages daily, I’ve often found macOS’s default tools for language switching lacking in speed and ease of use. That’s what inspired me to create Type Switch — a lightweight and powerful tool for efficient multilingual typing. Key Features of Type Switch: - Quick toggling between installed languages. - A customizable button that displays the current language with adjustable…

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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