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Taskbar vs AltTab
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Taskbar
6.0Windows-style taskbar as a Dock replacement
AltTab
7.5Enable Windows-like alt-tab
| Metric | Taskbar | AltTab |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 61 | 6.1K |
| 90-day Installs | 168 | 19.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 801 | 72.9K |
| Version | 1.5.2.1,2025,11 | 10.12.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.1K | 15.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 165 | 498 |
| Open Issues | 189 | 57 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Java | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 21, 2024 | Oct 15, 2019 |
Reviews
Taskbar
Taskbar offers a Windows-style taskbar to replace macOS's Dock, providing app switching, system controls, and customization. Ideal for users preferring a familiar interface from Windows on macOS.
Replaces the macOS Dock with a Windows-style taskbar for app management and system access.
Pros
- + Customizable interface
- + Integration with system controls
- + Familiar for Windows users
Cons
- - Not recently updated
- - Numerous open issues
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