Side by side

Reloop vs VirtuaWin

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.

Reloop

Free plan Self-hosted

Reloop provides multiple delivery routes, developer integrations, and hosted or self-hosted operation. Check the Free plan caps and hosted resource limits when choosing a setup.

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VirtuaWin provides a free way to organize Windows applications across virtual desktops, with portable builds and optional modules. Its keyboard- or tray-based controls and documented window compatibility caveat are worth considering first.

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The facts

	Reloop	VirtuaWin
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Self-hosted	Windows
Lowest paid plan	See the plans	Free or on request
Plans published	5	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	reloop.sh	virtuawin.sourceforge.io
On window management software	#30 of 65	#34 of 65

Reloop: what it does well

Offers both a transactional API and SMTP relay.
SDKs cover seven programming languages.
Analytics include delivery, opens, clicks, and bounces.
Self-hosting has no Reloop license cost.

What to know first

Free sending pauses at 3,000 monthly or 100 daily emails.
Self-hosting still incurs server and delivery costs.
Paid-plan overage costs $0.50 per 1,000 emails.
Hosted plans limit inboxes, webhooks, and custom domains.

VirtuaWin: what it does well

Free and distributed under the GNU General Public License.
Supports virtual desktops and application rules.
Portable build can run from anywhere after unzipping.
Module SDK includes C example code.

What to know first

Windows only.
Has no graphical interface of its own.
Some special-window applications may remain visible across desktops.
FAQ documents an unresolved freeze issue tied to Symantec Client Firewall 8.7.4.97.

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