AltTab alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave AltTab: search and extra styles need the paid Pro option, and needs Screen Recording permission for thumbnails. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces AltTab, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. AeroSpace currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best AltTab alternative for most people
AeroSpaceWorkspaces plus keyboard focus movement can replace a switcher entirely.
Best AltTab alternative for a free option
HammerspoonBuild your own window switcher in Lua if you want full control.
Best AltTab alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
RaycastIts window search can jump to any open window by name for free.
Best AltTab alternative for open source
DockDoorAdds Dock hover previews on top of a per-window switcher, also free and open source.
Best AltTab alternative for Mac
BetterTouchToolIncludes window switching shortcuts among many other window tools.
Best AltTab alternative for Windows
RaycastIts window search can jump to any open window by name for free.
AltTab alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to AltTab?
AeroSpace ranks first right now. Workspaces plus keyboard focus movement can replace a switcher entirely. Raycast and BetterTouchTool follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to AltTab?
Yes. AeroSpace (open source), Raycast (free plan + paid), Hammerspoon (open source) and DockDoor (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to AltTab?
Yes: AeroSpace, Hammerspoon and DockDoor.
Why do people switch from AltTab?
The complaints we hear most: search and extra styles need the paid Pro option; needs Screen Recording permission for thumbnails; switcher only, no snapping or tiling.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces AltTab, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.