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Komorebi alternatives
Komorebi compared with 4 alternatives: Microsoft PowerToys, AeroSpace, Amethyst and DisplayFusion.
Komorebi has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per month for a single-platform commercial license ($110 billed annually). All 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| KomorebiThis tool | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| Microsoft PowerToys | Free | Free | Windows |
| AeroSpace | Free | Free | macOS |
| Amethyst | Free | Free | macOS |
| DisplayFusion | Free plan · from $34 one-time | Yes | Windows |
How each one differs from Komorebi
- Free
Microsoft PowerToys
Free Microsoft utilities for customizing Windows 10 and 11
- Microsoft PowerToys is free. Komorebi starts at $10 per month for a single-platform commercial license ($110 billed annually).
- Only Komorebi lists a macOS app.
- Microsoft PowerToys is open source, according to its own site.
- Microsoft PowerToys also covers launcher, file management and keyboard and mouse remapping.
Suits: Windows users who want window layouts, a launcher and key remapping from one free install
- Free
AeroSpace
Free, open-source i3-like tiling window manager for macOS
- AeroSpace is free. Komorebi starts at $10 per month for a single-platform commercial license ($110 billed annually).
- Only Komorebi lists a Windows app.
- AeroSpace is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Developers and advanced users who want i3-style tiling on a Mac
- Free
Amethyst
Free, open-source automatic tiling window manager for macOS
- Amethyst is free. Komorebi starts at $10 per month for a single-platform commercial license ($110 billed annually).
- Only Komorebi lists a Windows app.
- Amethyst is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Mac users who want windows arranged automatically as they open
- Free plan · from $34 one-time
DisplayFusion
Multi-monitor taskbars, wallpaper and window control for Windows
- DisplayFusion starts at $34 one-time purchase per machine (Pro Standard, lifetime license). Komorebi starts at $10 per month for a single-platform commercial license ($110 billed annually).
- Only Komorebi lists a macOS app.
- DisplayFusion can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- DisplayFusion also covers display control.
Suits: Windows users working across two or more monitors
Limits worth knowing in Komorebi
- The license permits no commercial use: using it at work needs an Individual Commercial Use License, from $10 a month per person.
- It is not open source. The developer calls it educational source software, and the license forbids redistribution and hard forks.
- Setup is through configuration files and the command line, and key bindings need a separate tool such as whkd or AutoHotkey.
- Windows and Mac commercial licenses are bought separately unless you take the multi-platform one, and subscriptions are not refunded.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Komorebi?
The alternatives to Komorebi in this directory are Microsoft PowerToys, AeroSpace, Amethyst and DisplayFusion. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Komorebi.
Is there a free alternative to Komorebi?
Yes. Microsoft PowerToys, AeroSpace and Amethyst are free to use. DisplayFusion has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to Komorebi?
Microsoft PowerToys, AeroSpace and Amethyst are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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