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Sol alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Sol alternative is Cerebro (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.

Sol compared with 9 alternatives: Hyperkey, Divvy, SizeUp, Contexts, Mosaic and 4 more.

Sol is free to use. 3 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
SolThis toolFreeFreemacOS
HyperkeyFreeFreemacOS
DivvyFree trial · from $13.99Trial onlymacOS, Windows
SizeUpFree trial · from $12.99Trial onlymacOS
ContextsFree trial · from $9.99Trial onlymacOS
MosaicFree trial · from £14.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
CerebroFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
ShortcatPaidNomacOS
SuperkeyFree trial · from $15.99Trial onlymacOS
VicinaeFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux

Price against what you get

Sol has no paid plan and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessSolHyperkey

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of window managers and launchers, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Sol

  1. Hyperkey

    Free Mac utility that turns a key into the Hyper modifier

    • Hyperkey is free.
    • Hyperkey also covers keyboard and mouse remapping.
    • Hyperkey does not cover launcher, clipboard manager, window management and calculator, which Sol does.

    Suits: Mac users who run out of free shortcut combinations

    Hyperkey vs SolHyperkey pricing and details

  2. Divvy

    Window resizing by dragging across a grid, for Mac and Windows

    • Divvy starts at $13.99.
    • Divvy has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Sol.
    • Divvy also lists a Windows app.
    • Divvy does not cover launcher, clipboard manager and calculator, which Sol does.

    Suits: People who want exact window sizes, not just halves and quarters

    Divvy vs SolDivvy pricing and details

  3. SizeUp

    Keyboard-driven window resizing for the Mac

    • SizeUp starts at $12.99.
    • SizeUp has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Sol.
    • SizeUp also covers menu bar app.
    • SizeUp does not cover launcher, clipboard manager and calculator, which Sol does.

    Suits: Mac users who prefer keyboard shortcuts to dragging

    SizeUp vs SolSizeUp pricing and details

  4. Contexts

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

    • Contexts starts at $9.99 per license.
    • Contexts has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Sol.
    • Contexts does not cover launcher, clipboard manager and calculator, which Sol does.

    Suits: Mac users who keep many windows open across Spaces

    Contexts vs SolContexts pricing and details

  5. Mosaic

    Drag-and-drop window layouts for the Mac

    • Mosaic starts at £14.99 one-time (Standard Edition).
    • Mosaic has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Sol.
    • Mosaic can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Mosaic does not cover launcher, clipboard manager and calculator, which Sol does.

    Suits: Mac users who think of layouts as pictures to drop windows on

    Mosaic vs SolMosaic pricing and details

  6. Cerebro

    Free open-source Electron launcher for Windows, Mac and Linux

    • Cerebro is free.
    • Cerebro also lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Cerebro does not cover clipboard manager, window management and calculator, which Sol does.

    Suits: Users who want one free launcher across Windows, Mac and Linux

    Cerebro vs SolCerebro pricing and details

  7. Shortcat

    Click and switch windows on a Mac using only the keyboard

    • Shortcat has no free plan, unlike Sol.
    • Shortcat does not cover clipboard manager and calculator, which Sol does.

    Suits: Mac users who want to cut mouse use

    Shortcat vs SolShortcat pricing and details

  8. Superkey

    Mac hyper key, key remapping and keyboard screen clicking

    • Superkey starts at US$15.99.
    • Superkey has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Sol.
    • Superkey can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Superkey also covers keyboard and mouse remapping.
    • Superkey does not cover launcher, clipboard manager, window management and calculator, which Sol does.

    Suits: Mac users who bind window managers or launchers to a hyper key

    Superkey vs SolSuperkey pricing and details

  9. Vicinae

    Keyboard-driven launcher for Linux, macOS and Windows

    • Vicinae is free.
    • Vicinae also lists Linux and Windows apps.

    Suits: Linux users who want a Raycast-style launcher

    Vicinae vs SolVicinae pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Sol

  • Runs on macOS only; the site lists no Windows or Linux version.
  • Window management is one feature of a launcher, not a dedicated tiling tool.
Sol pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Sol?

The alternatives to Sol in this directory are Hyperkey, Divvy, SizeUp, Contexts, Mosaic, Cerebro, Shortcat, Superkey and Vicinae. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Sol.

Is there a free alternative to Sol?

Yes. Hyperkey, Cerebro and Vicinae are free to use.

Which Sol alternatives work on Windows?

The Sol listing does not include a Windows app. Divvy, Cerebro and Vicinae list one.

Which Sol alternatives work on Linux?

The Sol listing does not include a Linux app. Cerebro and Vicinae list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.