ActiveDock
6.0#19 in window management software$19.99 one-timemacOS
VisitActiveDock vs spectrwm
What both publish
| Fact | ActiveDock | spectrwm |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | The product page requires macOS 14.6 or later and says macOS 26 Tahoe and Apple Silicon M1–M5 are fully supported. | It supports Extended Window Manager Hints (EWMH). |
| Support | The maker invites questions, feedback, and support requests by email. | The project directs questions and feedback to the OFTC IRC channel #spectrwm. |
ActiveDock plans
- ActiveDock 2 Single License$19.99, paid once
- ActiveDock 2 Pro Lifetime$59.99, paid once
spectrwm plans
- spectrwmFree
Pick ActiveDock if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick spectrwm if…
spectrwm suits people using X11 who want configurable tiling layouts and keyboard- or mouse-based window navigation. It may also fit users who want to define workspaces, regions, and application-launch shortcuts without learning a programming language for configuration.