Window Managers & Launchers
Free window managers and launchers
20 of the 29 window managers and launchers in this directory are free or have a free plan.
12 have no paid plan at all. The rest pair a free plan with paid ones, and the table says what each free plan includes.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
| Tool | Price | What is free |
|---|---|---|
| RaycastKeyboard launcher with extensions, clipboard history and AI | Free plan · from $96/yr | 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. |
| AlfredMac launcher with hotkeys, snippets and custom workflows | Free plan · from £34 one-time | 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. |
| RectangleFree, open-source window snapping for macOS | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| Microsoft PowerToysFree Microsoft utilities for customizing Windows 10 and 11 | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| LaunchBarKeyboard launcher for Mac with clipboard history and actions | Free plan · from €35 one-time | 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. |
| Flow LauncherFree, open-source app launcher and file search for Windows | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| ListaryFile search and app launcher for Windows with Quick Switch | Free plan · from $19.95 one-time | 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. |
| AltTabWindows-style window switcher for macOS, free and open source | Free plan · from $9.99 one-time | AltTab (free): core window switching with thumbnails, preview, window controls, trackpad gestures and custom shortcuts, at no cost for personal or business use. |
| AeroSpaceFree, open-source i3-like tiling window manager for macOS | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| AmethystFree, open-source automatic tiling window manager for macOS | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| LoopFree, open-source macOS window manager with a radial menu | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| DisplayFusionMulti-monitor taskbars, wallpaper and window control for Windows | Free plan · from $34 one-time | 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. |
| KomorebiTiling window manager for Windows, with a separate Mac version | Free plan · from $10/mo | Free for personal use under the Komorebi License 2.0.0, with the whole window manager included. The license permits no commercial use, so using it at work needs a paid license. |
| QuicksilverFree, open-source keyboard launcher for macOS | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| UeliCross-platform keystroke launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| DockDoorFree Dock window previews and Alt-Tab switcher for macOS | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| AquaSnapWindows tool that docks, snaps and tiles windows by dragging | Free plan · from $29 | Personal freeware edition with the same listed features, for personal use only. |
| UlauncherOpen-source application launcher for Linux with extensions | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| HyperkeyFree Mac utility that turns a key into the Hyper modifier | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| AlbertPlugin-based keyboard launcher for Linux and macOS | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
Common questions
Which window managers and launchers are free?
20 of the 29 window managers and launchers in this directory are free or have a free plan. They are Raycast, Alfred, Rectangle, Microsoft PowerToys, LaunchBar, Flow Launcher, Listary, AltTab, AeroSpace, Amethyst, Loop, DisplayFusion, Komorebi, Quicksilver, Ueli and 5 more.
Which window managers and launchers are free with no paid plan?
Rectangle, Microsoft PowerToys, Flow Launcher, AeroSpace, Amethyst, Loop, Quicksilver, Ueli, DockDoor, Ulauncher, Hyperkey and Albert have no paid plan. The others on this page limit the free plan and sell paid ones.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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