Contexts
6.0#3 in app switcher$9.99 one-timemacOS
VisitContexts vs Hammerspoon
Hammerspoon
5.9#5 in app switcherFree planFree planmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Contexts | Hammerspoon |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Contexts is a macOS window switcher for switching among application windows. | Hammerspoon is a desktop automation tool for macOS that bridges system APIs to a Lua scripting engine. |
| Support | Support, feedback, and bug reports can be sent by email or Twitter. | The project lists a Discord server and mailing list, and its site also directs users to GitHub issues for bugs and suggestions. |
Contexts plans
- Free trialFree
- Contexts License$9.99, paid once
Hammerspoon plans
- FreeFree
Pick Contexts if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Hammerspoon if…
Hammerspoon suits people who want to automate macOS by writing Lua scripts and configuring system responses themselves. It is for macOS users able to create and maintain that configuration.