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Slate (arm64) vs AltTab

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Slate (arm64)

5.0
Utilities

Window management application

AltTab

7.5
Utilities

Enable Windows-like alt-tab

Metric Slate (arm64) AltTab
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 5.0 7.5
30-day Installs 2 6.1K
90-day Installs 9 19.8K
365-day Installs 62 72.8K
Version 1.0 10.12.0
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 26 15.0K
GitHub Forks 5 498
Open Issues - 57
License GPL-3.0 GPL-3.0
Language Objective-C Swift
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Oct 15, 2019

Reviews

Slate (arm64)

Slate is a window management application designed to replace tools like Divvy, SizeUp, and ShiftIt. It offers customizable shortcuts and layout options, making it ideal for users seeking precise control over their macOS window management.

Slate allows users to position and resize windows using keyboard shortcuts or a pick menu for quick adjustments.

Pros

  • + Provides a solid alternative to popular window management tools
  • + Customizable shortcuts and layouts for efficient window management
  • + Open-source with a GPL-3.0 license

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature, requiring manual installation of updates
  • - Low GitHub activity suggests potential stagnation

AltTab

AltTab brings Windows-like alt-tab functionality to macOS, offering a familiar way to switch between windows. It's popular among users transitioning from Windows or seeking a different app-switching experience.

Enables Windows-style alt-tab window switching on macOS.

Pros

  • + Implements a familiar Windows-style alt-tab interface
  • + Active development and strong community support
  • + Customizable settings for a tailored experience

Cons

  • - Some users report performance issues and bugs
  • - Occasional UI glitches and notifications post-uninstallation