AltTab alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

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.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Raycast	Free plan + paid	No	macOS, Windows, iOS	5 of 5	54.5

1. RaycastTop pick
Best for: Mac or Windows users who want one launcher for apps, clipboard, snippets and windows
Free plan + paidmacOS, Windows, iOS
54.5
score / 100
Why switch from AltTab
Its window search can jump to any open window by name for free.
Pros
Free tier includes clipboard history, snippets and window management
Large extension store for popular work tools
Extensions are easy to write in TypeScript and React
Fast, polished interface with good defaults
Cons
AI features and sync are locked behind a subscription
Requires an account for sync and team features
Windows version is newer and has fewer extensions
Visit Raycast Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.360
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Raycast a good AltTab alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
Yes, for personal and work use
Checked Oct 25, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
Pro price
From $8/month
Checked Oct 25, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
Teams Pro price
$12 per user/month
Checked Oct 25, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
macOS, Windows, iOS and iPadOS
Checked Oct 25, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)
Student discount
50% off Pro
Checked Oct 25, 2026raycast.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best AltTab alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best AltTab alternative for most people

AeroSpace

Workspaces plus keyboard focus movement can replace a switcher entirely.

Best AltTab alternative for a free option

Hammerspoon

Build your own window switcher in Lua if you want full control.

Best AltTab alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Raycast

Its window search can jump to any open window by name for free.

Best AltTab alternative for open source

DockDoor

Adds Dock hover previews on top of a per-window switcher, also free and open source.

Best AltTab alternative for Mac

BetterTouchTool

Includes window switching shortcuts among many other window tools.

Best AltTab alternative for Windows

Raycast

Its 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.