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WindowKeys vs AltTab

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

WindowKeys

7.0
Utilities

Window-tiling keyboard shortcuts

AltTab

7.5
Utilities

Enable Windows-like alt-tab

Metric WindowKeys AltTab
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.0 7.5
30-day Installs 4 6.1K
90-day Installs 20 19.8K
365-day Installs 161 72.9K
Version 3.0.1 10.12.0
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 3 15.0K
GitHub Forks - 498
Open Issues 1 57
License BSD-3-Clause GPL-3.0
Language Elm Swift
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Jan 16, 2025 Oct 15, 2019

Reviews

WindowKeys

WindowKeys offers custom window-tiling shortcuts and integrates third-party keyboards for seamless window management. Its Tiling Panel and support for diverse keyboards make it ideal for productivity-focused macOS users.

Enables customizable window tiling shortcuts and third-party keyboard integration for efficient window management.

Pros

  • + Customizable window tiling shortcuts enhance productivity
  • + Supports third-party keyboards for versatile integration
  • + Active development with recent updates

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update feature requires manual checks
  • - Niche appeal with limited user base

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