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Amethyst vs FlashSpace
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Amethyst
8.0Automatic tiling window manager similar to xmonad
FlashSpace
8.0Virtual workspace manager
| Metric | Amethyst | FlashSpace |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | Productivity |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 839 | 249 |
| 90-day Installs | 2.4K | 899 |
| 365-day Installs | 13.0K | 3.7K |
| Version | 0.24.3 | 4.16.76 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 16.0K | 3.1K |
| GitHub Forks | 514 | 54 |
| Open Issues | 314 | 2 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 19, 2013 | Jan 26, 2025 |
Reviews
Amethyst
Amethyst is a tiling window manager for macOS inspired by xmonad, offering automatic window organization and keyboard-driven workflow. It's ideal for developers and power users seeking efficient window management.
Amethyst automatically tiles windows, organizing them into a grid layout to enhance productivity and focus.
Pros
- + Inspired by xmonad, offering familiar tiling features
- + Open-source and actively maintained
- + Strong community and developer support
Cons
- - Some users report issues with fullscreen mode and app space management
- - Requires adjustment to get used to tiling workflows
FlashSpace
FlashSpace is a fast, open-source virtual workspace manager for macOS, offering efficient workspace switching and organization, particularly beneficial for users with multiple displays.
FlashSpace helps organize and switch between virtual workspaces efficiently.
Pros
- + Highly efficient workspace management
- + Open-source with strong community support
- + Effective handling of multiple displays
Cons
- - Occasional bugs may affect performance
- - Learning curve for replacing macOS Spaces