10 window managers for productive work in macOS and Windows

window managers allow you to effectively divide the screen space between running applications and work with them as productively as possible. Layfhaker brought to you ten useful tools that will help in this.

In macOS and Windows have built-in tools that make it easier to work with windows, but still they can not compete with specialized solutions. If you do not have a second monitor, you have to pretty iskhitryatsya the simultaneous operation of multiple applications. Applications of our list will not increase the size of your display, but it definitely will make life easier.

MacOS

1. BetterSnapTool

The most popular application for managing windows with lots of settings. It contains a lot of window layout templates that can be used with hotkeys, and pull-down menus. The size and position of the regions are adjusted manually, and it is possible even for each application.

For haters hot keys have an active edge, maximize the window to the appropriate size by dragging the screen to the respective borders. There is even the possibility to replace the standard action buttons "Close", "Close", "Open" more convenient for you.

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BetterSnapTool

Developer: folivora. AI GmbH

Price: 229 rubles

2. Spectacle

Very simple and free window manager, which is not much inferior to the functionality of their paid counterparts. Spectacle is able to change the size and position of the active windows with hotkeys.

Shortcuts can be configured on your own. Everything else you can not change. However, it is not necessary - enough preset templates for all occasions.

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3. Magnet

Magnet similar to the previous tool, but in addition to changing the size of windows are also able to work with the active edges - when you drag a window to the edge of the screen are scaled like in Windows. Among other advantages Magnet can provide support for multi-display configurations. The application can run simultaneously with six monitors.

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Magnet

Developer: CrowdCafé

Price: 379 p. 169 rubles

4. Moom

The main idea of ​​Moom - easy resizing windows through a small menu that pops up when you hover over the button "Open". There contains selected templates (they can be replaced if desired) and a grid that allows you to manually adjust the size of the window. For those who prefer to work with the keyboard, provide shortcut keys that duplicate menu items.

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Moom

Developer: Many Tricks

Price: 749 rubles

5. SizeUp

Like other window managers of this collection, SizeUp able to quickly change the size and location of windows using hotkeys or the relevant paragraphs of the drop-down menu. When this choice is available proportions separation screen space for each of the modes.

Of the advanced capabilities application boasts AppleScript support, allowing users to create their own actions.

Buy ($ 13) →

Windows

6. AquaSnap

Probably the best window manager for Windows with a range of branded chips, because of which fall in love with the application at a glance. The coolest - it's synchronous resize groups of windows and dragging. Also, any window expands on click and stick to the borders of other windows and the edges of the screen, allowing you to configure your workspace in just a second.

In addition to a keyboard shortcut to AquaSnap you can configure shortcuts for the mouse and even replace the standard action of the window control buttons.

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7. MaxTo

A fairly simple application for window management, but copes with its functions. MaxTo can change the location and size of the open windows in accordance with the finished profiles and allows you to add your own.

The interaction occurs via hot keys or dragging in certain areas. All this works equally well on one monitor, and the few.

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8. Mosaico

At Mosaico roughly the same features as that of the other managers, including keyboard shortcuts to change the active window and the screen. Key differences - is the automatic distribution of the space between the open windows on the basis of intelligent algorithm, as well as the ability to save and quickly restore the elected groups of windows in a single click.

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9. Divvy

Unlike other applications, divvy able to resize windows, not only on a pre-configured templates, as well as manually by allocating the right place on a special grid. The active area of ​​the screen and hot keys are also present.

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10. BetterDesktopTool

In macOS has a wonderful feature Misson Control, display thumbnails of windows running applications on all desktops. That's it and repeats BetterDesktopTool.

I realized it's pretty high quality and much easier to switch between open windows. Using hotkeys can interact with windows at different desktops and move applications therebetween.

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