Contexts vs Mouseless (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Contexts and Mouseless share a 2.0 GPA, neither has a free plan and their prices can't be set side by side, so the choice depends on whether you care more about value for money, where Contexts grades higher, or platforms, where Mouseless does.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
They get the same grade on the free plan, features and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Contexts
Mac window switcher with search, a sidebar and a better Command-Tab
Mouseless
Control the mouse from the keyboard on Mac, Windows and Linux
Which one is for you
Pick Contexts if
- Fits if you keep many windows open and want to jump by typing
- Works for Mac users with several displays and Spaces
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you want windows snapped to halves or tiles, because it doesn't resize
- Skip it if you're not on a Mac, as no other system is listed
- Watch out: the page doesn't say whether major versions are paid upgrades
- Watch out: only macOS Ventura, Sonoma and Sequoia are named
Pick Mouseless if
- Fits if mouse strain or accessibility needs push you to the keyboard
- Works for people who switch between Mac, Windows and Linux
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you stay free, because the trial ends after 14 days
- Not for you if you need a price first, as the paid amounts are not published
- Watch out: each license activates on 5 machines and must be validated at least every 30 days
- Skip it if you want phones or tablets covered, since it is desktop only
How we grade them
| 2.0GPAContextsFair | 2.0GPAMouselessFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B$9.99 per license, below the $16 middle of one-time prices in this category. The page doesn't say whether major versions cost extra. | CThe lifetime and subscription prices sit behind a purchase dialog and are not on record, so there is no figure to compare. |
| Free plan and trial | CA free trial download, and the license agreement allows 21 days. No free plan. | CA 14-day trial with no card or email, but no free plan after it. |
| Features | CSearch switching, a Command-Tab replacement, a sidebar and a trackpad gesture across displays and Spaces. It switches windows but doesn't arrange them. | CEvery button and action, plus a free-movement mode. It does that job fully, and it is a smaller job. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. It's a Mac install, with a shortcut to set and a learning curve for the search. | CNo rating on record, and typing coordinates on an overlay is a habit to learn. |
| Platforms and integrations | DMac only, on macOS Ventura, Sonoma and Sequoia. | CMac, Windows and Linux, but computers only, with no integrations listed. |
| Best for | switching windows by typing | controlling the mouse from the keyboard on any desktop |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Contexts and Mouseless. How we grade
Where they differ
- Contexts also covers window management.
- Mouseless also covers keyboard and mouse remapping.
At a glance
| Contexts | Mouseless | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free trial |
| Starts at | $9.99 per license | Not published |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | Free trial download; the license agreement allows a 21-day evaluation period. | 14-day trial, no card or email required |
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| Linux | ||
| Made by | Contexts | Sonuscape LLC |
| Price read from | contexts.co | Not confirmed |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Contexts
- Mac only, and the page lists macOS Ventura, Sonoma and Sequoia.
- Switches between windows; it does not resize or tile them.
- The page names a license price but does not say whether major versions are paid upgrades.
Mouseless
- The price of the lifetime and subscription licenses sits behind a purchase dialog that could not be read, so no amount is listed.
- Each license activates on 5 machines and must be validated at least every 30 days.
- The site states 25% off for academic emails.
Key features
Contexts
- Search switching
- Open a search window with a shortcut, type scattered characters from an app name or window title, and press Return to switch.
- Fast Search
- Hold a modifier key such as Fn, type one or two characters and release to bring the selected window forward.
- Command-Tab replacement
- Lists windows separately rather than apps, with Command-Backquote for the windows of the frontmost app.
- Sidebar
- An auto-hiding list of windows grouped by Space, with Dock-style count badges.
- Trackpad gesture
- Scroll down with two fingers from the top edge of the trackpad to pick a window, then lift to switch.
- Multiple displays and Spaces
- The search window can appear on every display at once, and lists can be filtered by Space.
Mouseless
- Coordinate clicking
- Click by typing a few coordinates on an on-screen overlay.
- All mouse actions
- Left, right, middle, back and forward buttons, plus drag, drop, scroll, and double and triple clicks.
- Free mode
- Smooth, configurable cursor movement without the overlay, as an upgrade on built-in mouse keys.
- Offline licensing
- Lifetime license holders can activate and refresh without a network.
Plans
Contexts
License$9.99
per license
One license for Contexts 3 on macOS Ventura, Sonoma and Sequoia.
Mouseless
Pricing could not be confirmed. See mouseless.click.
Ways to pay less
Contexts
No public discounts listed.
Mouseless
- Education
25% off for academic email addresses
Request a code with an academic institution email for 25% off the lifetime license or first subscription payment.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Contexts or Mouseless?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Contexts starts at $9.99 per license, and Mouseless has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, Contexts or Mouseless?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither Contexts nor Mouseless has a free plan. Both have a free trial.
Which platforms do Contexts and Mouseless run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Mouseless lists Windows and Linux apps. Both list a macOS app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.