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Kawa vs AltTab

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Kawa

6.5
Utilities

Alternative input source switcher

AltTab

7.5
Utilities

Enable Windows-like alt-tab

Metric Kawa AltTab
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.5 7.5
30-day Installs 37 6.1K
90-day Installs 114 19.8K
365-day Installs 396 72.9K
Version 1.1.0 10.12.0
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 1.5K 15.0K
GitHub Forks 101 498
Open Issues 7 57
License MIT GPL-3.0
Language Swift Swift
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Oct 15, 2019

Reviews

Kawa

Kawa is a sleek macOS input source switcher with customizable shortcuts, ideal for users who frequently switch between languages or keyboard layouts. It offers a lightweight, user-friendly experience with open-source transparency.

Kawa allows users to switch between different input sources using customizable shortcuts.

Pros

  • + Customizable shortcuts for quick input switching
  • + Lightweight and user-friendly interface
  • + Open-source with MIT license for transparency

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature requiring manual checks
  • - Development appears inactive with no recent updates

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