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Command-Tab Plus vs Sway

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

Command-Tab Plus

Free trial Mac

Command-Tab Plus focuses on fast keyboard navigation across apps, windows, and Spaces. Check the macOS requirement and license terms before choosing a version.

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Sway offers i3-compatible, keyboard-focused tiling on Wayland with configurable rules and virtual desktops. Linux packages simplify installation, while source compilation requires the listed build stack.

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The facts

	Command-Tab Plus	Sway
Free plan	A free trial	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Mac	Linux
Lowest paid plan	Command-Tab Plus 2 Standard: £7.85, paid once	Not published
Plans published	2	None
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	noteifyapp.com	swaywm.org
On window management software	#44 of 65	#40 of 65

Command-Tab Plus: what it does well

Direct application selection without repeated Tab presses
Switches windows with Z or ~
Supports Intel and Apple Silicon Macs
Custom skins, hotkeys, and app filters
Free trial available

What to know first

Version 2 requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later
Paid licenses exclude VAT or sales tax if applicable
Paid activation checks device and license details

Sway: what it does well

Drop-in replacement for i3 on X11
Works with existing i3 configurations
Keyboard window control
Includes application rules and virtual desktop controls
Available through many Linux distributions

What to know first

Source builds require several dependencies
Optional components require separate packages
Linux platform only

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