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Open-source alternatives to Fences

Fences is not described as open source on its own site. 22 of the 48 other window managers and launchers in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Fences is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription). All of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Fences

  1. Microsoft PowerToys

    Free Microsoft utilities for customizing Windows 10 and 11

    • 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

  2. Flow Launcher

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

    • 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

  3. AltTab

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

    • 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

  4. Rectangle

    Free, open-source window snapping for macOS

    • 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

  5. AeroSpace

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

    • 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

  6. Amethyst

    Free, open-source automatic tiling window manager for macOS

    • 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

  7. Loop

    Free, open-source macOS window manager with a radial menu

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

  8. Quicksilver

    Free, open-source keyboard launcher for macOS

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

  9. Ueli

    Cross-platform keystroke launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Ueli is free. Fences starts at $9.99 per year (Single, 1 Year Subscription).
    • Ueli has a free plan. Fences does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Ueli lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Ueli is open source, according to its own site.
    Ueli pricing and details

  10. DockDoor

    Free Dock window previews and Alt-Tab switcher for macOS

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

  11. Ulauncher

    Open-source application launcher for Linux with extensions

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

  12. VirtuaWin

    Free, open-source virtual desktop manager for Windows

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

10 more that are open source

All 22 in one table

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Fences?

Yes. Microsoft PowerToys, Flow Launcher, AltTab, Rectangle, AeroSpace, Amethyst, Loop, Quicksilver and 14 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Fences open source?

Fences is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

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.