Actual Window Manager vs Swish
Actual Window Manager
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| Figure | Actual Window Manager | Swish |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $9.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Window Management Software | 8.1 (#10) | 7.4 (#36) |
| License limit | A single license covers one stationary machine and one mobile machine simultaneously; each additional machine requires a separate license. | A Swish license can be activated on two machines at a time. |
| Privacy | Actual Tools says personal information collected for purchases or newsletters is kept confidential and not shared with partners, sponsors, or third parties. | Swish listens to cursor movement and keyboard events but says it does not store this data or collect other user data. |
| System requirements | The product page lists Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, and 2000, plus specified Windows Server versions. | Swish works on macOS 12 and above and is optimized for Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. |
| Window controls | Features include additional title buttons, individual settings for windows, and options such as minimizing to the tray, staying on top, and rolling up windows. | Gestures can close, minimize or make windows full screen. |
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Actual Window Manager
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