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24 alternatives to Windows 11

A new Windows experience

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Windows 11 launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Windows 11▲234

   New Windows experience bringing you closer to what you love

   2021 · microsoft.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   WindowSwap 2.0▲196

   Open a new window somewhere in the world.

   2021 · window-swap.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Arc for Windows▲473

   The Chrome replacement you've been waiting for

   2024 · arc.net · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Microsoft Windows 365▲6

   ushering in a new category of computing

   2021 · news.microsoft.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Productivity.so▲531

   Shortcuts and hacks for your favorite tools

   2020 · productivity.so · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Window Focus▲134

   Highlight active apps & dim your screen

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   FocusNotch▲88

   Transform your productivity

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   WindowSwap▲97

   Open a new window somewhere in the world

   2020 · window-swap.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Windows 93▲133

   Clickable OS of a world in-between Windows 3.1 and 95

   2015 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Windows 365▲113

    Stream Windows from the cloud to any device

    2021 · microsoft.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Microsoft To Do 2.0▲245

    All new design to officially replace Wunderlist

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Better Window Manager▲233

    A tiny window management app for the Mac

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Nova▲136

    The ultimate environment to build your productivity

    2023 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Snap It!▲73

    Stay organised with powerful window manager for Windows

    2022 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Windows 10▲151

    The best Windows yet is here

    2015 · microsoft.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    EDGE▲167

    The first modular work from home kit

    2021 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Notion 95▲111

    Windows 95 inspired Notion template

    2023 · king88bett.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Notion Gadgets▲99

    Windows widgets for Notion

    2023 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Windows 10 Anniversary Update▲3

    Enhanced Windows OS with improved Cortana, Edge and more

    2016 · blogs.windows.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    o11▲99

    Microsoft Copilot, But It Actually Works

    Jan 2026 · o11.ai · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Windows 1.11▲82

    Experience a Windows 1.0 taken over by the upside down 🙃

    2019 · apps.microsoft.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Window Fusion▲125

    Merge multiple app windows into one window

    2024 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Split Screen Ultimate▲104

    Easiest way to resize and manage windows on your Mac.

    2015 · splitscreenapp.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Initial▲76

    Get things done with friends

    2019 · initial.app · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →