AltTab
Windows-style window switcher for macOS, free and open source
What is AltTab?
AltTab is a window switcher for macOS that works like Alt-Tab on Windows: it lists every window, not just every app, with thumbnails and a full-size preview of the one selected. The core switcher is free and open source under GPL-3.0, with no account, tracking or telemetry. AltTab Pro, a one-time purchase, adds window search, extra switcher styles, auto-sizing and more shortcuts.
AltTab has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 one-time purchase (AltTab Pro). See every plan
Good for
- People moving from Windows who miss switching between individual windows
- Mac users who keep many windows of the same app open
- Anyone who wants a free, open-source switcher with optional paid extras
Worth knowing
- macOS only; it runs on macOS 12 and later.
- Search, the App Icons and Titles styles, auto-sizing and more than two keyboard shortcuts require Pro once the 14-day trial ends.
- The $9.99 Pro license covers updates for the current major version only; future major updates need Pro Lifetime.
- It needs Accessibility permission, plus Screen Recording to show thumbnails, and thumbnails can look distorted under Stage Manager.
Key features
- Every window, not every app
- The switcher lists individual windows, including minimized and hidden ones and those on other Spaces, each with a badge saying where it is.
- Full-size preview
- The selected window is shown at full size on top of everything else, so you can confirm it is the right one before switching.
- Window controls in the switcher
- Hovering a thumbnail lets you close the window, minimize it or send it full screen without switching to it first.
- Custom shortcuts and filters
- Almost any key combination can open the switcher, filtered by app, Space or screen. Pro allows up to 9 shortcuts, each with its own keys and filters.
- Search and styles (Pro)
- Pro finds a window by typing part of its title or app name, switches between thumbnails, app icons or a compact list of titles, and resizes previews to fit.
- Trackpad gestures and command line
- A three-finger swipe switches windows without the keyboard, and a command line lists and focuses windows from the terminal or scripts.
AltTab pricing
- Starts at
- $9.99 one-time purchase (AltTab Pro)
- Free plan
- AltTab (free): core window switching with thumbnails, preview, window controls, trackpad gestures and custom shortcuts, at no cost for personal or business use.
- Free trial
- 14-day trial of all Pro features for new users; free features keep working afterwards
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| AltTab (free) | $0 | Window switching with thumbnails, live preview, Dark Mode, window controls and trackpad gestures. No account or registration needed. |
| Pro | $9.99one-time purchase, updates for the current major version | Adds search, the App Icons and Titles styles, an auto-sizing switcher and up to 9 keyboard shortcuts. 3 devices per license. |
| Pro Lifetime | $24.99one-time purchase, every future update | Everything in Pro plus all future major updates. 3 devices per license. |
Read from alt-tab.app on Oct 6, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with AltTab before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Lifetime licensePro Lifetime with every future update
The $24.99 Pro Lifetime license is a one-time purchase that includes every future major update, where the $9.99 Pro license covers the current major version.
Stated on alt-tab.app
AltTab alternatives
- AltTab vs Raycast
Free plan · from $96/yr
- AltTab vs BetterTouchTool
Free trial · from $15 one-time
Common questions
Is AltTab free?
AltTab has a free plan. AltTab (free): core window switching with thumbnails, preview, window controls, trackpad gestures and custom shortcuts, at no cost for personal or business use. Paid plans start at $9.99 one-time purchase (AltTab Pro).
How much does AltTab cost?
AltTab lists 3 plans. AltTab (free): $0. Pro: $9.99 one-time purchase, updates for the current major version. Pro Lifetime: $24.99 one-time purchase, every future update. Prices were read from alt-tab.app on Oct 6, 2026.
What platforms does AltTab work on?
AltTab is available on macOS.
Does AltTab offer any discounts?
AltTab publicly lists the following: Pro Lifetime with every future update.
Does AltTab have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. AltTab is listed for macOS.
Does AltTab have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. AltTab is listed for macOS.
Is AltTab open source?
Yes. AltTab is open source, according to its own site.
Does AltTab work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
Does AltTab have a free trial?
Yes. 14-day trial of all Pro features for new users; free features keep working afterwards.
Who makes AltTab?
AltTab is made by AltTab. It dates from 2018.
What are the alternatives to AltTab?
The closest alternatives to AltTab in our directory are DockDoor, Raycast and BetterTouchTool. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with AltTab.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 6, 2026.