Fluor vs AltTab
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Fluor
7.5Change the behavior of the fn keys depending on the active application
AltTab
7.5Enable Windows-like alt-tab
| Metric | Fluor | AltTab |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 95 | 6.1K |
| 90-day Installs | 308 | 19.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 1.2K | 72.9K |
| Version | 2.5.1 | 10.12.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.1K | 15.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 125 | 498 |
| Open Issues | 46 | 57 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Jan 11, 2017 | Oct 15, 2019 |
Reviews
Fluor
Fluor is a unique tool that allows users to customize the behavior of their function keys based on the active application, making it ideal for those who use multiple apps requiring different function key behaviors. It offers per-app customization and integrates seamlessly with macOS.
Fluor customizes function key behavior based on the active application.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under MIT license
- + Customizable function key behavior per application
- + Seamless integration with macOS using Swift
Cons
- - Compatibility issues with certain software like Karabiner
- - Potential learning curve for setting up rules
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