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Amethyst vs Glide
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Amethyst
8.0Automatic tiling window manager similar to xmonad
Glide
7.0Tiling window manager with tree layouts
| Metric | Amethyst | Glide |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | System Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 839 | 116 |
| 90-day Installs | 2.4K | 503 |
| 365-day Installs | 13.0K | 866 |
| Version | 0.24.3 | 0.2.12 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 16.0K | 504 |
| GitHub Forks | 514 | 12 |
| Open Issues | 314 | 27 |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Swift | Rust |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 19, 2013 | Jan 12, 2026 |
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
Glide
Glide is a unique tiling window manager for macOS that offers tree layouts, providing advanced control over window organization. It's ideal for users seeking efficient and customizable workspace management.
Glide manages windows using a tiling approach with tree layouts, enhancing workspace organization.
Pros
- + Efficient and reliable due to Rust implementation
- + Lightweight and open-source with Apache-2.0 license
- + Advanced window management features
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Niche appeal with potential learning curve