DockDoor alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave DockDoor: needs Accessibility and Screen Recording permissions, and macOS only, and requires macOS 13 or later. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces DockDoor, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. AltTab currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	AltTab	Open source	Yes	macOS	5 of 5	66.5
2	Rectangle	Open source	Yes	macOS	5 of 5	59.6

1. AltTabTop pick
Best for: Mac users coming from Windows who want to switch between individual windows
Open sourcemacOS
66.5
score / 100
Why switch from DockDoor
Free and open source, focused purely on a Windows-style window switcher with thumbnails if Dock previews aren't needed.
Pros
Shows every window, including minimised and other Spaces
Free core features under GPL-3.0
No tracking or telemetry
Very actively maintained
Cons
Search and extra styles need the paid Pro option
Needs Screen Recording permission for thumbnails
Switcher only, no snapping or tiling
Visit AltTab Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
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 AltTab a good DockDoor alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
License
GPL-3.0
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free plan
Core features free forever
Checked Oct 25, 2026alt-tab-macos.netlify.app(opens source in a new tab)
Pro free trial
14 days
Checked Oct 25, 2026alt-tab-macos.netlify.app(opens source in a new tab)
Requirements
macOS 12 and later
Checked Oct 25, 2026alt-tab-macos.netlify.app(opens source in a new tab)
Telemetry
None
Checked Oct 25, 2026alt-tab-macos.netlify.app(opens source in a new tab)
2. Rectangle
Best for: Mac users who want simple, free keyboard and drag-to-edge window snapping
Open sourcemacOS
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from DockDoor
Free, open-source window snapping with keyboard shortcuts, if snapping matters more than previews.
Pros
Free and open source
Shortcuts and drag-to-snap both work well
Easy switch from Spectacle
Paid Pro version available for layouts and more
Cons
No automatic tiling
Workspace layouts need the separate paid Pro app
Latest version needs macOS 14 or later
Visit Rectangle Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
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 Rectangle a good DockDoor alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
License
MIT
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Price
Free and open source
Checked Oct 25, 2026rectangleapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
Pro free trial
10 days
Checked Oct 25, 2026rectangleapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
Pro licence
3 devices at a time
Checked Oct 25, 2026rectangleapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
Spectacle shortcuts
Supported
Checked Oct 25, 2026rectangleapp.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best DockDoor alternative for…

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

Best DockDoor alternative for most people

AltTab

Free and open source, focused purely on a Windows-style window switcher with thumbnails if Dock previews aren't needed.

Best DockDoor alternative for a free option

Rectangle

Free, open-source window snapping with keyboard shortcuts, if snapping matters more than previews.

Best DockDoor alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Raycast

Its window-switching and window-management commands cover jumping to a specific window from the keyboard.

Best DockDoor alternative for open source

AltTab

Free and open source, focused purely on a Windows-style window switcher with thumbnails if Dock previews aren't needed.

Best DockDoor alternative for Mac

BetterTouchTool

Paid all-rounder for gestures, window snapping and custom shortcuts, with far more ways to control windows.

Best DockDoor alternative for Windows

Raycast

Its window-switching and window-management commands cover jumping to a specific window from the keyboard.

DockDoor alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to DockDoor?

AltTab ranks first right now. Free and open source, focused purely on a Windows-style window switcher with thumbnails if Dock previews aren't needed. Rectangle and Raycast follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to DockDoor?

Yes. AltTab (open source), Rectangle (open source) and Raycast (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to DockDoor?

Yes: AltTab and Rectangle.

Why do people switch from DockDoor?

The complaints we hear most: needs Accessibility and Screen Recording permissions; macOS only, and requires macOS 13 or later; apps built on unusual UI frameworks may show fewer windows.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces DockDoor, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.