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WhichSpace vs Spaceman: catalog facts
WhichSpaceSpaceman

Best for: Mac users who work across several desktop Spaces

Best for: Mac users who work across several Spaces and want to see where they are

Free

Free to download from GitHub.

Free

Free and open source.

macOS macOS
  • Shows the active Space number in the menu bar
  • Can display all Spaces at once
All 3 strengths for WhichSpace
  • Shows the active Space number in the menu bar
  • Can display all Spaces at once
  • Switch Spaces from the menu bar
  • Shows the active Space in the menu bar at a glance
  • Supports multiple displays
All 3 strengths for Spaceman
  • Shows the active Space in the menu bar at a glance
  • Supports multiple displays
  • Spaces can be given names
  • Requires macOS 14.0 or later
  • Single-purpose tool with a narrow feature set
  • macOS only
  • Only shows Spaces; it does not move or manage windows
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Not open source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
No account needed No account needed
Offline features available Offline features available
Sources for WhichSpace

Catalog checked October 1, 2026

Sources for Spaceman

Catalog checked October 1, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.