Side by side

BetterCmdTab vs Witch

Both stand on app switcher. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Witch offers detailed switching and window controls for macOS, including search, tab handling, and virtual desktops. Its one-time license and trial are clear, while platform and permission requirements define its fit.

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The facts

	BetterCmdTab	Witch
Free plan	Yes	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Mac	Mac
Lowest paid plan	Not published	Witch 4: $14, paid once
Plans published	None	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	bettercmdtab.app	manytricks.com
On app switcher	#6 of 11	#10 of 11

BetterCmdTab: what it does well

Witch: what it does well

Multiple customizable switchers
Search filters apps, windows, and tabs
Several layout choices
Window control shortcuts
Perpetual one-time license

What to know first

macOS only
Accessibility permission is required
No free plan
Requires macOS 10.13 or newer

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