Side by side
subtle vs WindowWatcher
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.
Free plan Linux
subtle provides manual tiling with detailed grid, tagging, scripting, and multihead controls. Its Linux-only platform and listed dependencies matter when choosing a window manager.
Visit subtle Free plan Windows
WindowWatcher focuses on keeping interactive magnified views available above other windows. Its free, portable design is useful for secondary viewing, provided the stated Windows and DWM requirements are met.
Visit WindowWatcherThe facts
| subtle | WindowWatcher | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | subtle.de | airesoft.co.uk |
| On window management software | #39 of 65 | #35 of 65 |
subtle: what it does well
- Free plan for Linux users
- Customizable 3×3 gravity grid
- Tagged virtual desktop views
- Ruby sublets extend panel functions
- Xinerama and XRandR support
What to know first
- Requires Ruby, Rake, and X11
- Linux platform only
- Manual configuration is required
WindowWatcher: what it does well
- Free plan available
- Resizable picture-in-picture windows
- Magnification up to 5.7x or custom size
- Magnified views remain interactive
- Can run from a USB stick
What to know first
- Requires Windows Vista, 7 or 8
- DWM must be enabled
- No newer Windows versions listed
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