DisplayFusion manages multi-monitor windows and can add a taskbar to each monitor on Windows.
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Best Window Management Software 2026
Window management software helps arrange and control application windows on a computer. This guide is for buyers comparing tools for macOS, Windows, Linux, and other supported environments.
Compare free plans and trial options, then check platform support and the window controls that matter to your workflow, such as layout presets, application rules, grouping, and virtual desktops.
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WebWindowsMac+1Dexpot
Dexpot may suit Windows users who want separate virtual workspaces, including companies, public institutions, nonprofits, freelancers and self-employed users.
WindowsAPIAquaSnap
AquaSnap arranges Windows by docking windows to screen edges and resizing paired windows together.
Windows4t Tray Minimizer
4t Tray Minimizer hides Windows apps in the system tray with title-bar controls and keyboard shortcuts.
Windowskomorebi tiles Windows and macOS application windows across configurable workspaces and displays.
spectrwm manages X11 windows with tiling, reparenting and RandR multi-head display support.
Reloop is a self-hosted webhook service with templates and 45-day delivery logs.
herbstluftwm is a manual X tiling manager with runtime configuration, tags and keyboard window control.
Launchpad hosts code and builds software packages, with Git repositories, bug tracking and open-source collaboration tools.
Amethyst arranges tiled windows on macOS 10.15 and newer, through downloads or Homebrew.
awesome is a configurable X window manager for Linux that uses Lua for extensions and settings.
dwm suits Linux users who want a window manager for X and are comfortable customizing configuration files.
i3 suits advanced users and developers who want configurable window layouts and workspace controls on GNU/Linux or BSD.
IceWM is a lightweight X Window System manager with workspaces, multi-monitor support and keyboard or mouse controls.
VirtuaWin manages up to nine virtual desktops for Windows applications.
Before you choose
Start with your operating system
Check that a tool supports the platform you use. The list covers macOS, Windows, Linux, self-hosted options, APIs, and an extension; support differs by tool.
Check how you can try it
A free plan and a free trial are different ways to try software. Check which option is offered, and look at the listed paid starting price if you may need a paid plan.
Pricing notes include different currencies and billing terms, so compare the terms shown for the tool you are considering.
Match the controls to your workflow
Compare maximum displays, layout presets, application rules, window grouping, and virtual desktop controls. Prioritize the controls you need rather than assuming a tool supports them all.
Consider open-source availability
If access to or changes to the code matter to you, check whether the tool is open source and review its licence. A free plan does not by itself mean software is open source.