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Command-Tab Plus vs BetterCmdTab: catalog facts
Command-Tab PlusBetterCmdTab
Paid

Paid app with a free trial.

Free

Free and open source with no paid tier.

macOS macOS
  • Switches windows as well as apps from the keyboard
  • Can limit the switcher to the current Space or display
  • Switches windows, not just apps, with live previews
  • Type to search and launch any installed app
  • Requires macOS 14 or later
  • Paid after the trial
  • macOS 13 or later only
  • Many options to learn compared with the built-in switcher
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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