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dwm-win32 is a port of the X11 dwm window manager to Microsoft Windows.
Alternatives
The Best GlazeWM Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 23 open source
Looking for something like GlazeWM? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 23 are open source.
GlazeWM provides a tiling window manager for macOS and Windows, inspired by i3wm.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionDWMdwm-win32 is a port of the X11 dwm window manager to…Another optionWinget CliWinGet is the Windows Package Manager command-line…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DWM | — | Yes | Windows |
| 2 | Winget Cli | — | Yes | Windows |
| 3 | Manifest Creator | — | Yes | Windows |
| 4 | Baulk | — | Yes | Windows |
| 5 | Whim | — | Yes | Windows |
| 6 | hok | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | Uni Get UI | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | Copy Q | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | Wox | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 10 | QuickLook | — | Yes | macOS, Windows |
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WinGet is the Windows Package Manager command-line interface, with PowerShell modules and related tools in the project.
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Manifest Creator is Microsoft’s command-line tool for creating Windows Package Manager manifests, also known as wingetcreate.
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Baulk provides a minimal package manager for Windows, according to its repository description.
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Whim provides a pluggable and scriptable dynamic window manager for Windows.
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Hok reimplements Scoop as a command-line package manager written in Rust; its repository notes that development is ongoing.
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UniGetUI provides a graphical interface for managing package managers, according to its repository description.
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CopyQ is a clipboard manager with editing and scripting features, according to its repository description.
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Wox provides an open-source launcher for Windows, macOS, and Linux, according to its project page.
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QuickLook brings the macOS Quick Look feature to Windows, according to its repository description.
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Clover is a bootloader for macOS, Windows, and Linux in UEFI and legacy modes.
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Also covers macos and open source · same kind of open-source project
fkill-cli terminates processes on macOS, Linux, and Windows from the command line.
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CrossPaste synchronizes clipboard content across macOS, Windows, and Linux using end-to-end encryption and LAN connections.
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This repository collects more than 600 PowerShell scripts for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
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OneClick-macOS provides tools and instructions for setting up a macOS virtual machine in QEMU with KVM acceleration on Linux or Windows.
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Komorebi
github.com/LGUG2Z/komorebiSame kind of open-source project
Use Komorebi as a tiling window manager on Windows, according to its repository description.
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OpenRecall provides an open-source alternative to Windows Recall for accessing digital history, with the project describing it as privacy-first.
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cpufetch is a command-line tool written in C that displays CPU information.
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Organize automates file management through rules, with documentation and a version 3 release noted on its project page.
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A shell that treats each input as structured data instead of raw text streams.
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The Fido PowerShell script downloads Windows or UEFI Shell ISO files and is designed primarily for Rufus.
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Explorer Tab Utility adds tab-management functions to Windows 11 File Explorer, including opening windows as tabs and restoring closed tabs.
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This wrapper script supports Windows 10 and 11 media creation, with deployment automation features described in its project summary.
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Total Registry is an enhanced Windows Registry editor and viewer intended as a replacement for Regedit.
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What is the best alternative to GlazeWM?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to GlazeWM are DWM, Winget Cli, and Manifest Creator.
Are there open-source alternatives to GlazeWM?
Yes: DWM, Winget Cli, Manifest Creator, and Baulk.
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