What Tablif read on Command Reopen's site
Command Reopen describes itself as: “Command-Tab That Restores Minimized Windows – Command Reopen”
- Price model: One-time · free tier
- Free tier: Free forever
- Stage: Live, no waitlist
- Alternative to: AltTab
- How it differs: “Command Reopen keeps the Mac's built-in Command-Tab (Cmd+Tab) and makes it bring back a minimized window”
What it is
Calls itself “small Mac apps”.
- Calls itself: small Mac apps
“I build small Mac apps”
Where it puts itself
Positions itself as an alternative to AltTab. Rules out “window previews” and “window-selection grid”. Publishes a comparison page.
- Alternative to: AltTab
- Says it will not: window previews · window-selection grid
“Command Reopen keeps the Mac's built-in Command-Tab (Cmd+Tab) and makes it bring back a minimized window”
“Replacement switchers like AltTab add window previews, while Command Reopen keeps the native Command-Tab”
What it costs
One-time purchase. A free tier, free forever. Trial: “7-day”. No monthly or yearly plan. Prices quoted: $9.99.
- One-time: yes
- Monthly: no
- Yearly: no
- Free plan: free forever
- Price: $9.99
- Trial: 7-day
“$9.99 one-time”
“Command Reopen is open source, and a free build is on GitHub.”
“7-day free trial”
Who it sells to
Available in 6 languages.
- Languages: 6 languages
“English 简体中文 Deutsch Français Español 日本語”
How it runs
A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Distributed through the App Store. Open source.
- Kind: desktop
- Runs on: macOS
- Runs where: on the device, offline
- Distributed via: App Store
- Open source: yes
“Download on the Mac App Store”
“…macOS 13.0+”
What it works with
Replaces AltTab.
- Replaces: AltTab
“Command Reopen keeps the Mac's built-in Command-Tab (Cmd+Tab)”
“Replacement switchers like AltTab add window previews”
What it offers as proof
Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up. Publishes a blog.
- Instant signup: yes
- Trial asks for: nothing
“Download on the Mac App Store”
“Blog -> https://commandreopen.com/blog/”
Sources
Tablif read these pages, last on 8 Nov 2026. Everything above is what the product says about itself; Tablif does not verify every claim.
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