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Glide vs AltTab
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Glide
7.0Tiling window manager with tree layouts
AltTab
7.5Enable Windows-like alt-tab
| Metric | Glide | AltTab |
|---|---|---|
| Category | System Tools | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 116 | 6.1K |
| 90-day Installs | 503 | 19.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 866 | 72.9K |
| Version | 0.2.12 | 10.12.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 504 | 15.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 12 | 498 |
| Open Issues | 27 | 57 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Rust | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Jan 12, 2026 | Oct 15, 2019 |
Reviews
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
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