Open Contexts: Free Mac Window Switcher · House #30,978

What it is

Calls itself “window manager”.

• Calls itself: window manager

“Open Contexts is a free, open-source window manager for macOS.”

Where it puts itself

Positions itself as an alternative to Contexts. Rules out “Electron”, “account” and “cloud”. Publishes a comparison page.

• Alternative to: Contexts
• Says it will not: Electron · account · cloud

“It adds saved custom window groups, which Contexts does not have.”

“Open Contexts is an open-source recreation of the app bar and window switcher from the paid app Contexts.”

What it costs

A free tier, free forever. No monthly or yearly plan. No one-time option. Prices quoted: $0.

• One-time: no
• Monthly: no
• Yearly: no
• Free plan: free forever
• Price: $0

“$0 forever”

“No subscription.”

Who it sells to

Available in 5 languages.

• Languages: 5 languages

“Available in English, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Chinese”

How it runs

A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Distributed through the DMG. Open source. Built with Google Analytics.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• Distributed via: DMG
• Open source: yes
• Analytics: Google Analytics

“Open Contexts is a free, open-source window manager for macOS.”

“…macOS 13 Ventura+ · Apache 2.0”

What it works with

Replaces Contexts. Runs inside Open Contexts and macOS. Built on Open Contexts. Names AltTab, AppKit and 3 more on its pages.

• Replaces: Contexts
• Runs inside: Open Contexts · macOS
• Built on: Open Contexts
• Names: AltTab · AppKit · Electron · +2

“Compare Open Contexts with AltTab, Contexts, and macOS ⌘Tab →”

“Open Contexts is written in Swift with AppKit and SwiftUI.”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up. Publishes docs.

• Trial asks for: nothing

“No account. No cloud. Just one JSON file.”

“Download the DMG”