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Free alternatives to Fences

Fences has no free plan. 35 of the 48 other window managers and launchers in this directory are free or have a free plan.

Fences is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription). 25 of them have no paid plan at all; the rest pair a free plan with paid ones.

35 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Fences

  1. DisplayFusion

    Multi-monitor taskbars, wallpaper and window control for Windows

    What is free: Free version, for personal use only: per-monitor wallpaper, monitor configuration, TitleBar Buttons, key combinations and edge snapping. No multi-monitor taskbars, profiles, Triggers or monitor fading.

    • DisplayFusion starts at $34 one-time purchase per machine (Pro Standard, lifetime license). Fences starts at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription).
    • DisplayFusion has a free plan. Fences does not, though it has a free trial.
    • DisplayFusion also covers window management and display control.
    • Fences also covers file management.
    DisplayFusion vs FencesDisplayFusion pricing and details

  2. Microsoft PowerToys

    Free Microsoft utilities for customizing Windows 10 and 11

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • Microsoft PowerToys is free. Fences starts at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription).
    • Microsoft PowerToys has a free plan. Fences does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Microsoft PowerToys is open source, according to its own site.
    • Fences can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Microsoft PowerToys vs FencesMicrosoft PowerToys pricing and details

  3. LaunchBar

    Keyboard launcher for Mac with clipboard history and actions

    What is free: Beyond the 30-day trial, LaunchBar 6 can be used for free as long and as often as you like. Without registration it occasionally invites you to take a short break.

    • LaunchBar starts at 35 € one-time purchase (Single License). Fences starts at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription).
    • LaunchBar has a free plan. Fences does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only LaunchBar lists a macOS app.
    • Only Fences lists a Windows app.
    LaunchBar pricing and details

  4. Listary

    File search and app launcher for Windows with Quick Switch

    What is free: Free forever for personal use: basic file search, app launching, filters, commands and the basic UI theme. Commercial use is not allowed on the free plan.

    • Listary starts at $19.95 one-time payment (Listary Pro). Fences starts at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription).
    • Listary has a free plan. Fences does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Listary also covers launcher.
    Listary pricing and details

  5. Alfred

    Mac launcher with hotkeys, snippets and custom workflows

    What is free: The core of Alfred is free to use forever, covering app, file and web search. Powerpack features such as workflows, clipboard history and snippets are not included.

    • Alfred starts at £34 one-time purchase (Powerpack Single License). Fences starts at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription).
    • Alfred has a free plan. Fences does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Alfred lists a macOS app.
    • Only Fences lists a Windows app.
    Alfred pricing and details

  6. Flow Launcher

    Free, open-source app launcher and file search for Windows

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • Flow Launcher is free. Fences starts at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription).
    • Flow Launcher has a free plan. Fences does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Flow Launcher is open source, according to its own site.
    • Fences can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Flow Launcher pricing and details

  7. AltTab

    Windows-style window switcher for macOS, free and open source

    What is free: AltTab (free): core window switching with thumbnails, preview, window controls, trackpad gestures and custom shortcuts, at no cost for personal or business use.

    • AltTab starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (AltTab Pro). Fences starts at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription).
    • AltTab has a free plan. Fences does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only AltTab lists a macOS app.
    • Only Fences lists a Windows app.
    AltTab pricing and details

  8. WindowTop

    Windows utility for always-on-top, opacity and picture-in-picture

    What is free: Free edition for personal, non-commercial use; Pro features such as picture-in-picture, anchors and window rules need a Pro license.

    • WindowTop starts at $19 one-time. Fences starts at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription).
    • WindowTop has a free plan. Fences does not, though it has a free trial.
    • WindowTop also covers window management.
    • Fences also covers file management.
    WindowTop pricing and details

  9. Raycast

    Keyboard launcher with extensions, clipboard history and AI

    What is free: Core features such as clipboard history (kept 3 months), snippets, quicklinks, calculator and window management, the extension store, and up to 5 Raycast Notes. AI is not included.

    • Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually. Fences starts at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription).
    • Raycast has a free plan. Fences does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Raycast lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
    Raycast pricing and details

  10. Rectangle

    Free, open-source window snapping for macOS

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • Rectangle is free. Fences starts at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription).
    • Rectangle has a free plan. Fences does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Rectangle lists a macOS app.
    • Only Fences lists a Windows app.
    Rectangle pricing and details

  11. AeroSpace

    Free, open-source i3-like tiling window manager for macOS

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • AeroSpace is free. Fences starts at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription).
    • AeroSpace has a free plan. Fences does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only AeroSpace lists a macOS app.
    • Only Fences lists a Windows app.
    AeroSpace pricing and details

  12. Amethyst

    Free, open-source automatic tiling window manager for macOS

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • Amethyst is free. Fences starts at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription).
    • Amethyst has a free plan. Fences does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Amethyst lists a macOS app.
    • Only Fences lists a Windows app.
    Amethyst pricing and details

23 more that are free or have a free plan

All 35 in one table

Common questions

Is there a free alternative to Fences?

Yes. DisplayFusion, Microsoft PowerToys, LaunchBar, Listary, Alfred, Flow Launcher, AltTab, WindowTop and 27 more are free or have a free plan.

Does Fences have a free plan?

Fences has no free plan. Fences is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription).

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Fences: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.