Best Window Management Software in 2026
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In short: i3 is ranked #1 of 54 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of awesome and Qtile. The best-ranked option with a free plan is awesome. The lowest first paid tier on this page is komorebi at $9.17/mo.
Window management software gives you ways to organize application windows around your desktop setup. Compare layout presets, window grouping and application rules to understand the organization options listed for each tool. If you work with multiple displays or virtual desktops, check maximum displays and virtual desktop controls, as well as platform support. DisplayFusion, Launchpad and Reloop are among the options to consider, alongside Amethyst and awesome. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add budget considerations. These comparison points can help you weigh how a tool may fit your screen arrangement, preferred workflow and approach to managing open windows.
54 window management software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 i3 No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2Free Platforms: linuxLayout presets: Yes
- 2 awesome No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1Free Platforms: linuxLayout presets: Yes
- 3 Qtile No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0Free Platforms: linuxLayout presets: Yes
- 4 yabai No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free Platforms: macos
- 5 bug.n No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7Free Platforms: windowsLayout presets: Yes
- 6 Amethyst No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7Free Platforms: macosLayout presets: Yes
- 7 DisplayFusion No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7Free Platforms: windowsLayout presets: Yes
- 8 komorebi No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6$9.17/mo Platforms: Windows, macOSLayout presets: Yes
- 9 spectrwm No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5Free Platforms: linux, macos, windowsLayout presets: Yes
- 10 Sway No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Platforms: linux
- 11 niri No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Platforms: linux
- 12 dwm No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Platforms: linux, openbsd, solarisLayout presets: No
- 13 Hyprland No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Platforms: linux
- 14 AeroSpace No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Platforms: macos
- 15 XMonad No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Platforms: linux
- 16 StumpWM No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Platforms: linuxLayout presets: Yes
- 17 bspwm No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5 Platforms: linux
- 18 Openbox No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4 Platforms: linux
- 19 herbstluftwm No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3 Platforms: linux, macosLayout presets: Yes
- 20 IceWM No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3 Platforms: linux
- 21 Rectangle No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3 Platforms: macosLayout presets: No
- 22 Dexpot No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3 Platforms: WindowsLayout presets: Yes
- 23 Moom No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1 Platforms: macosLayout presets: Yes
- 24 AltSnap No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1 Platforms: windowsLayout presets: Yes
- 25 MacsyZones No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1 Platforms: macosLayout presets: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which window management software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
i3 is ranked #1 of 54 with a score of 8.2. awesome is second and Qtile third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, komorebi has the lowest first paid tier we found: $9.17/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.