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Mission Control Plus alternatives

As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Mission Control Plus alternative is DockDoor (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.

Mission Control Plus compared with 4 alternatives: Contexts, AltTab, DockDoor and Swish.

Mission Control Plus is a paid product with a free trial, starting at US$10.07 per license, as displayed. 2 of the 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Mission Control PlusThis toolFree trial · from $10.07Trial onlymacOS
ContextsFree trial · from $9.99Trial onlymacOS
AltTabFree plan · from $9.99 one-timeYesmacOS
DockDoorFreeFreemacOS
SwishFree trial · from $16 one-timeTrial onlymacOS

How each one differs from Mission Control Plus

  1. Contexts

    Mac window switcher with search, a sidebar and a better Command-Tab

    • Contexts starts at $9.99 per license.

    Suits: Mac users who keep many windows open across Spaces

    Contexts vs Mission Control PlusContexts pricing and details

  2. AltTab

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

    • AltTab starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (AltTab Pro).
    • AltTab has a free plan, which Mission Control Plus lacks.
    • AltTab is open source, according to its own site.
    • AltTab can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: People moving from Windows who miss switching between individual windows

    AltTab vs Mission Control PlusAltTab pricing and details

  3. DockDoor

    Free Dock window previews and Alt-Tab switcher for macOS

    • DockDoor is free.
    • DockDoor has a free plan, which Mission Control Plus lacks.
    • DockDoor is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: People coming from Windows who miss taskbar previews and Alt+Tab

    DockDoor vs Mission Control PlusDockDoor pricing and details

  4. Swish

    Trackpad-gesture window manager for macOS

    • Swish starts at $16 one-time purchase (US price).
    • Swish can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: MacBook and Magic Trackpad users who prefer gestures to keyboard shortcuts

    Swish vs Mission Control PlusSwish pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Mission Control Plus

  • Requires macOS 12 Monterey or later.
  • Needs Accessibility access in System Settings.
  • The price is filled in by the vendor's payment script; confirm the final amount at checkout.
Mission Control Plus pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Mission Control Plus?

The alternatives to Mission Control Plus in this directory are Contexts, AltTab, DockDoor and Swish. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Mission Control Plus.

Is there a free alternative to Mission Control Plus?

Yes. DockDoor is free to use. AltTab has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Is there an open-source alternative to Mission Control Plus?

AltTab and DockDoor 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 6, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.