Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Workspaces

Mac app to close/reopen apps. Start work where you left off!

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Workspaces launched in 2022; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Workspaces▲5

   Never waste time reopening apps or their files again.

   2022 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   WorkspacePro▲327

   Launch a bunch of macOS apps just with 1 shortcut or click!

   2019 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Workspaces 2▲131

   The workspace organising app for Mac

   2020 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Later▲450

   Save all your Mac apps for later with one click

   2022 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Workspaces▲163

   Your things well-organized. Ready to open with one click.

   2017 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Bartender 2▲301

   Organize and hide menu bar items on your Mac

   2015 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Vanish▲135

   Automatically Hide/Close inactive apps

   2019 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Spencer for Mac▲120

   Save and restore your entire workspace — across all Spaces

   2025 · macspencer.app · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Spaces for macOS▲127

   Declutter & organize ur workspace on macOS in 1-single click

   2024 · spacesformac.xyz · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Ditto▲144

    Switch between your tasks in one click

    2021 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Magnet for Mac▲515

    Keep your workspace organized

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    TeamWatch▲318

    Simple menubar app to make remote work easier 💼⏰

    2018 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    One Thing▲138

    Put a single task or goal in your Mac's menu bar

    2022 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    SpaceLauncher for Mac▲178

    Hold spacebar while pressing a key to launch/switch apps

    2017 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Worky▲130

    Effortlessly manage your macOS desktop

    2022 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    beams▲495

    Menu bar app to mindfully navigate your workday

    2022 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    MacMenuBar▲331

    A curated directory of 200+ Mac menu bar apps

    2019 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Quitter for Mac▲280

    Automatically hide or quit apps after periods of inactivity

    2016 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    TermBar▲199

    Your terminal in your Mac menubar

    2017 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Effortless▲487

    Stay focused and beat procrastination on your Mac.

    2018 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Defer▲196

    One universal inbox for your tasks

    2024 · deferapp.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    WorkspaceX▲7

    macOS, productivity, manage workspaces

    2024 · bixat.dev · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Fader▲90

    Minimize windows when you switch apps automatically

    Apr 2026 · eythor.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Switch 1.0▲223

    Your browser, but more productive

    2021 · 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 →